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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What is the definition of seismic excitation?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to buildings during earthquakes.
Question 2
Easy
Which equation represents seismic excitation?
💡 Hint: Remember the components of mass, damping, and stiffness.
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Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What does the term 'seismic excitation' refer to?
- A. The design of buildings
- B. The motion due to seismic forces
- C. The measurement of structural integrity
💡 Hint: Focus on the effects on buildings during earthquakes.
Question 2
True or False: Damping is important for minimizing vibrations in structures during earthquakes.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Reflect on the function of damping during dynamic loads.
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Given a building with a mass of 5000 kg, damping of 200 Ns/m, and stiffness of 40000 N/m, calculate the natural frequency of the building.
💡 Hint: Use the natural frequency formula derived from the stiffness and mass.
Question 2
Discuss the impact of ignoring damping in a seismic design for a building located in a high seismic activity area.
💡 Hint: Think about what damping does to oscillations and how that affects safety.
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