6.16.2 - Duration of Motion
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Define the duration of motion.
💡 Hint: Think about the length of shaking.
What is cumulative damage?
💡 Hint: Consider how repeated stress affects materials.
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What is the duration of motion in the context of earthquakes?
💡 Hint: Think about 'how long' rather than 'how strong'.
True or False: Longer duration of shaking leads to more cumulative damage.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the time aspect of shaking.
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An engineer is tasked with designing a residential building in an area prone to long-duration earthquakes. What considerations and materials should the engineer focus on, and why?
💡 Hint: Think about how materials respond to repetitive stress.
Evaluate the risks associated with cumulative damage in a structure that experiences repeated seismic loading compared to one that does not. Provide specific examples and implications for design strategies.
💡 Hint: Consider how both types of structures react over time under seismic conditions.
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