Practice Sources of Damping in Structures - 2.2.2 | 2. Concept of Inertia and Damping | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 1
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2.2.2 - Sources of Damping in Structures

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is material damping?

💡 Hint: Think about how materials react during stress.

Question 2

Easy

Give an example of frictional damping.

💡 Hint: Consider where two materials might slide across each other.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What type of damping refers to energy loss due to internal material friction?

  • Material Damping
  • Frictional Damping
  • Structural Damping

💡 Hint: Think about how materials behave under stress.

Question 2

True or False: Frictional damping only occurs at high stress levels.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the conditions under which materials slide.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a simple model of a bridge that incorporates all four types of damping. Describe each and explain their role.

💡 Hint: Think about each damping type’s purpose and how they work together.

Question 2

Analyze why low foundation damping in a structure built on soft soil can lead to failure during seismic events.

💡 Hint: Consider how soil properties affect energy flow.

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