Practice Examples - 4.2.3 | 4. Difference Between Static Forces and Dynamic Excitation | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 1
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4.2.3 - Examples

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Define dynamic excitation.

💡 Hint: Think about forces that change quickly over time.

Question 2

Easy

Give an example of an impact load.

💡 Hint: Consider sudden force applications.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What type of forces do earthquakes represent?

  • Static forces
  • Dynamic forces
  • Invariable forces

💡 Hint: Think about the nature of ground movement.

Question 2

True or False: Impact loads act slowly over time.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the definition of impact.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A bridge is designed to a static load capacity of 500 kN. How would you approach its redesign to account for an expected dynamic load due to traffic?

💡 Hint: Think about how live loads differ from static.

Question 2

Analyze the potential damage a structure may sustain under a sudden impact load from a moving vehicle.

💡 Hint: Reflect on examples of safety in automotive designs.

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