6.13.1 - Typical Damping Values
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What is the damping ratio range for steel structures?
💡 Hint: Think of the material used.
What type of structure has a damping ratio of 3% to 10%?
💡 Hint: Consider typical construction materials in houses.
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What is the typical damping ratio for wood structures?
💡 Hint: Think about the flexibility of wood.
Base-isolated systems can have damping ratios up to how much?
💡 Hint: Remember the effectiveness of isolation in damping.
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A new base-isolated system has a damping ratio of 30%. If an existing system has a ratio of 20%, calculate the improvement in performance in terms of energy dissipation.
💡 Hint: Think about stiffness and how the damping ratios might influence overall building response.
In a recent project, an engineer finds that their reinforced concrete structure has a damping ratio of 6%, while they expected 5%. Discuss the implications of this change.
💡 Hint: How does improved performance affect design considerations?
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