Practice Earthquake as a Dynamic Excitation - 4.7 | 4. Difference Between Static Forces and Dynamic Excitation | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 1
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4.7 - Earthquake as a Dynamic Excitation

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is dynamic excitation?

💡 Hint: Think about forces that change over time.

Question 2

Easy

What does ground acceleration measure?

💡 Hint: What happens to the ground during an earthquake?

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What type of excitation do earthquakes represent?

  • Static
  • Dynamic
  • Constant

💡 Hint: Consider the nature of the forces during an earthquake.

Question 2

True or False: Earthquakes can be analyzed using static methods alone.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: What happens when the ground moves suddenly?

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

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.

Question 2

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.

Challenge and get performance evaluation