Practice Hysteretic Damping - 2.2.3.3 | 2. Concept of Inertia and Damping | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 1
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2.2.3.3 - Hysteretic Damping

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Define hysteretic damping in your own words.

💡 Hint: Consider how materials behave under stress.

Question 2

Easy

What is an example of a material that exhibits hysteretic damping?

💡 Hint: Think about materials used in earthquake-resistant design.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is hysteretic damping?

  • A linear damping type
  • Energy dissipation in inelastic materials
  • Viscous damping

💡 Hint: Think about how materials behave under repeated stress.

Question 2

True or False: Hysteretic damping leads to an increase in displacement during seismic events.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the impact of energy dissipation on movement.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Evaluate the impact of hysteretic damping on the structural integrity of a reinforced concrete building subjected to cyclic loading during an earthquake.

💡 Hint: Consider scenarios with and without hysteretic damping.

Question 2

Compare and contrast the effects of hysteretic damping and viscous damping on structural performance.

💡 Hint: Think about how each damping type benefits structures differently.

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