7.19 - Case Studies and Real-World Observations
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Practice Questions
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What is resonance in the context of structural vibrations?
💡 Hint: Think about how an object behaves when it's in harmony with a force.
Name one technique used in retrofitting buildings.
💡 Hint: Consider how we can make structures better withstand forces.
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What can cause a building to fail during an earthquake?
💡 Hint: Think about how matching frequencies can amplify effects.
True or False: Retrofitting guarantees a building will be safe during an earthquake.
💡 Hint: Consider what retrofitting improvements actually achieve.
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Challenge Problems
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Consider a modern high-rise building designed with a fundamental natural frequency of 1 Hz. If an earthquake occurs producing a frequency of 1 Hz, what implications does this resonance have for the building's integrity?
💡 Hint: Think about how matching frequencies affect the energy transfer and overall stability.
Evaluate the effectiveness of a hypothetical retrofitting method that involves adding additional mass to the rooftop of a building to lower its natural frequency. Discuss the pros and cons.
💡 Hint: Consider not just the intended effects but potential additional impacts on the structure.
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