4.13 - Techniques for Dynamic Load Mitigation
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Practice Questions
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What is base isolation?
💡 Hint: Focus on how it affects the building's interaction with ground movements.
Name one type of energy dissipation device.
💡 Hint: Think about types of devices that absorb shock.
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What is the purpose of base isolation?
💡 Hint: Think about how this method changes building interactions with ground forces.
True or False: Energy dissipation devices convert kinetic energy into heat.
💡 Hint: Recall the main function of these devices in structures.
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A 20-story building in a seismic zone is to be designed with a base isolation system. Describe the considerations that must be taken into account regarding the materials and overall design.
💡 Hint: Consider both the technical and practical aspects of installation.
Construct a hypothetical case where a tuned mass damper fails. Describe the consequences on the structure and the reasons for the failure.
💡 Hint: Think about how system interaction plays a role in successful mitigation.
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