Practice Role of Mass in Structural Systems - 2.1.2 | 2. Concept of Inertia and Damping | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 1
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2.1.2 - Role of Mass in Structural Systems

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does inertia mean?

💡 Hint: Think about how a parked car behaves when pushed.

Question 2

Easy

How does mass influence inertia forces?

💡 Hint: Recall that F = m·a.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the relationship between mass and inertia forces during an earthquake?

  • Higher mass results in lower inertia forces
  • Higher mass results in larger inertia forces
  • Mass does not affect inertia forces.

💡 Hint: Think about the formula F = m·a.

Question 2

True or False: Reducing mass will always make a structure safer during an earthquake.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the implications of design and balance.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design an earthquake-resistant structure with a total mass of 10,000 kg. Explain how you would manage mass distribution to minimize inertia forces.

💡 Hint: Consider the design principles you've learned about stability.

Question 2

Calculate the inertia force for a structure with a mass of 8,000 kg subjected to an acceleration of 3 m/s². What considerations should be taken in designing this structure?

💡 Hint: Use the formula F = m·a to compute the forces.

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