Practice Dampers and Energy Dissipating Devices - 5.14.2 | 5. Degrees of Freedom and SDOF | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 1
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5.14.2 - Dampers and Energy Dissipating Devices

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the primary purpose of dampers in buildings?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens during strong vibrations.

Question 2

Easy

Name one type of damper discussing its functionality.

💡 Hint: What type of damper uses a liquid?

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the main goal of using dampers in seismic design?

  • To improve aesthetic appeal
  • To absorb and dissipate seismic energy
  • To increase building weight

💡 Hint: Consider what happens during an earthquake.

Question 2

True or False: SDOF models are complex representations of structural behavior during seismic events.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the purpose of an SDOF model.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Discuss the implications of improperly designed dampers in a tall building during an earthquake. What could go wrong?

💡 Hint: Consider what role dampers serve during an earthquake.

Question 2

Calculate the expected energy dissipation of a viscous damper with a damping coefficient of 500 Ns/m for a lateral displacement of 0.1 m during seismic activity.

💡 Hint: What formula enables you to calculate energy using damping coefficient and displacement?

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