6.11 - Practical Considerations in Earthquake Engineering
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Practice Questions
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What is damping in the context of earthquake engineering?
💡 Hint: Think about how energy is absorbed in structures.
Why is it necessary to use accurate ground motion records?
💡 Hint: Consider the consequences of using incorrect data.
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What is the function of damping in earthquake engineering?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to a swinging pendulum over time.
True or False: Accurate ground motion records are not needed for designing earthquake-resistant structures.
💡 Hint: Think about the role of data accuracy in engineering.
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Challenge Problems
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Calculate the effect of damping ratio on the response of a building during a hypothetical earthquake scenario. Discuss the implications of insufficient damping.
💡 Hint: Use known damping ratios for reference structures and compare the results.
Develop a case study analyzing a specific structure's design using IS 1893. Discuss how effective use of ground motion records informed the design process.
💡 Hint: Select a real structure and use actual data from past earthquakes for the analysis.
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