Practice Definition - 4.1.1 | 4. Difference Between Static Forces and Dynamic Excitation | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 1
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4.1.1 - Definition

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Question 1 Easy

What are static forces?

💡 Hint: Think of forces that don’t change rapidly.

Question 2 Easy

Give an example of a static force.

💡 Hint: Consider typical weights involved in construction.

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Question 1

What are static forces?

Forces that change rapidly and unpredictably.
Forces applied slowly and remain constant.
Forces experienced during an earthquake.

💡 Hint: Think about forces related to weights.

Question 2

Static forces have significant inertial effects.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the definition of static.

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Challenge 1 Hard

A structural engineer designs a building only considering static loads. What risks does this pose in an earthquake-prone region?

💡 Hint: Think about how buildings react during natural events.

Challenge 2 Hard

Given a structure with a total dead load of 500 kN and a live load of 300 kN, calculate the total static load the structure must support.

💡 Hint: Add the dead and live loads directly.

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