2.10.2 - Supplemental Damping Technologies
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What is a sloshing damper?
💡 Hint: Think about how liquids behave in containers.
Which buildings would benefit most from negative stiffness devices?
💡 Hint: Consider the height relation to the impact of seismic waves.
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What is the primary purpose of supplemental damping technologies?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to buildings during earthquakes.
True or False: Sloshing dampers are used in residential buildings.
💡 Hint: Consider the scale of operation for various buildings.
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Evaluate the effectiveness of sloshing dampers in a scenario where a structure is subjected to a magnitude 7 earthquake. Consider fluid dynamics and energy absorption.
💡 Hint: Think about how fluid reacts under pressure.
Propose a design enhancement for integrating negative stiffness devices in a high-rise building and analyze its potential benefits.
💡 Hint: Consider adaptive engineering advancements.
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