Practice Techniques for Dynamic Load Mitigation - 4.13 | 4. Difference Between Static Forces and Dynamic Excitation | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 1
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4.13 - Techniques for Dynamic Load Mitigation

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is base isolation?

💡 Hint: Focus on how it affects the building's interaction with ground movements.

Question 2

Easy

Name one type of energy dissipation device.

💡 Hint: Think about types of devices that absorb shock.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the purpose of base isolation?

  • To increase the building's weight
  • To reduce ground motion effects
  • To enhance electrical systems

💡 Hint: Think about how this method changes building interactions with ground forces.

Question 2

True or False: Energy dissipation devices convert kinetic energy into heat.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall the main function of these devices in structures.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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