4.13.3 - Energy Dissipation Devices
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What is the primary function of energy dissipation devices?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens during an earthquake.
Name one type of energy dissipation device.
💡 Hint: It uses fluid mechanisms for energy conversion.
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What are energy dissipation devices primarily used for?
💡 Hint: Think about their function during an earthquake.
True or False: Friction dampers primarily work by using fluid resistance.
💡 Hint: Consider how two surfaces interact.
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Design a conceptual model for an energy dissipation system in a specific building type. How would you integrate it?
💡 Hint: Think about the forces acting on the building and where dampers would provide the most resistance.
Analyze the potential failure points of a structure lacking energy dissipation devices during an earthquake.
💡 Hint: Consider how dynamic loads affect different parts of the structure.
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