4.7 - Earthquake as a Dynamic Excitation
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What is dynamic excitation?
💡 Hint: Think about forces that change over time.
What does ground acceleration measure?
💡 Hint: What happens to the ground during an earthquake?
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What type of excitation do earthquakes represent?
💡 Hint: Consider the nature of the forces during an earthquake.
True or False: Earthquakes can be analyzed using static methods alone.
💡 Hint: What happens when the ground moves suddenly?
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Design a building in a seismic area considering dynamic loads. Discuss the factors and design methods you would apply.
💡 Hint: Factor in elements like shape, materials, and dynamic assessment methods.
Evaluate a past earthquake case, identify how static designs failed and suggest improvements using modern dynamic analysis techniques.
💡 Hint: Review what went wrong and what technologies could have helped.
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