6.18.3 - Base Isolation and Tuned Mass Dampers
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What is base isolation?
💡 Hint: Consider what separates the structure from the ground.
What does a tuned mass damper do?
💡 Hint: Think of how a tuning fork works.
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What is the primary function of base isolation?
💡 Hint: Think about how it protects the structure.
True or False: A tuned mass damper is used to increase vibrations in a structure.
💡 Hint: Consider the purpose of a damper.
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Given a hotel building in a highly seismic zone, propose a design strategy including base isolation and TMD. Analyze the impacts on safety and costs.
💡 Hint: Consider both immediate and long-term safety benefits.
Calculate the effective damping ratio of a tuned mass damper if the primary structure has a natural frequency of 1 Hz and the TMD is tuned to 2 Hz.
💡 Hint: Use formulas from vibration analysis to relate damping ratios.
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