5.14.2 - Dampers and Energy Dissipating Devices
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What is the primary purpose of dampers in buildings?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens during strong vibrations.
Name one type of damper discussing its functionality.
💡 Hint: What type of damper uses a liquid?
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What is the main goal of using dampers in seismic design?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens during an earthquake.
True or False: SDOF models are complex representations of structural behavior during seismic events.
💡 Hint: Think about the purpose of an SDOF model.
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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.
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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