Practice Concept of Base Excitation - 6.5.1 | 6. Equations of Motion of SDOF System for Mass as well as Base Excitation | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 1
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6.5.1 - Concept of Base Excitation

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Question 1

Easy

What does base excitation refer to in earthquake engineering?

💡 Hint: Think about how the ground's movement affects the structure directly.

Question 2

Easy

What is the formula for absolute displacement in the context of base excitation?

💡 Hint: It combines two types of displacement.

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Question 1

What is base excitation?

  • Ground motion affecting a structure's base
  • Wind load on buildings
  • Pressure from snow on rooftops

💡 Hint: Consider the external forces acting on the structure.

Question 2

True or False: Absolute displacement is calculated as the sum of relative displacement and ground displacement.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about how motion is added together.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Analyze a scenario where the ground displacement during an earthquake reaches 1 meter and the relative displacement of the structure is recorded at 0.7 meters. Calculate the absolute displacement, and discuss how this might impact the structural integrity.

💡 Hint: Ensure you apply the formula for absolute displacement correctly.

Question 2

Consider a building designed without accounting for base excitation effects. Discuss potential real-world implications during a significant seismic event and suggest measures that could be taken to mitigate such risks.

💡 Hint: Reflect on how engineers might adapt designs in response to these challenges.

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