2.6 - Influence of Damping on Seismic Response
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary effect of increased damping on seismic response?
💡 Hint: Think about how damping counters motion.
Define 'Response Spectrum' in the context of seismic design.
💡 Hint: Consider the components affecting building behavior during quakes.
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What happens to seismic response as damping increases?
💡 Hint: Consider the role of damping in reducing movement.
The Response Spectrum is primarily used to evaluate which aspect of seismic performance?
💡 Hint: Remember the different metrics affected by ground motion.
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Given a building with a damping coefficient of 5% and a design spectral acceleration of 0.5g, calculate its displacement during an earthquake with a ground motion period of 1 second.
💡 Hint: Consider the damping ratio in your calculations for accurate displacement results.
Evaluate the implications of using lower damping in an earthquake-prone area for various building materials. What could be the potential impact during a seismic event?
💡 Hint: Think of how different materials behave under seismic stress.
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