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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
Define mass excitation.
💡 Hint: Think about direct forces on structures.
Question 2
Easy
What is an example of base excitation?
💡 Hint: Consider natural events that affect structures.
Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation
Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What governs the equation of motion for mass excitation?
- Only internal forces
- External forces on the mass
- Ground movements
💡 Hint: Recall the context of mass excitation.
Question 2
True or False: Base excitation is indirect and involves the structure's base movements.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Think about what base excitation means.
Solve 2 more questions and get performance evaluation
Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
A building is designed to withstand both wind and seismic loads. Discuss how mass excitation and base excitation influence the design criteria.
💡 Hint: Think about how different loads affect design choices.
Question 2
Given the equation of motion for base excitation, how would an increase in ground acceleration affect the structural response?
💡 Hint: Recall the implications of the EOM in response to increased acceleration.
Challenge and get performance evaluation