4.5 - Dynamic Amplification Factor (DAF)
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What does DAF stand for?
💡 Hint: What does each letter represent?
What does a DAF value greater than 1 indicate?
💡 Hint: Higher than what's normal?
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What does a DAF of greater than 1 indicate?
💡 Hint: Think about whether the motion increases.
True or False: DAF only applies to static loads.
💡 Hint: Consider if DAF relates to dynamic forces.
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A structure experiences a maximum dynamic displacement of 15 cm and a static displacement of 5 cm. Calculate the DAF and discuss its implications in earthquake engineering context.
💡 Hint: Use the ratio of the two given displacements.
Examine a scenario where two buildings with different natural frequencies are subjected to the same dynamic load during an earthquake. How would their DAF values differ? Discuss the potential outcomes.
💡 Hint: Think about how frequency relations affect DAF.
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