Practice Case Studies and Real-World Observations - 7.19 | 7. Free Vibration of Single Degree of Freedom (SDOF) System | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 1
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7.19 - Case Studies and Real-World Observations

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is resonance in the context of structural vibrations?

💡 Hint: Think about how an object behaves when it's in harmony with a force.

Question 2

Easy

Name one technique used in retrofitting buildings.

💡 Hint: Consider how we can make structures better withstand forces.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What can cause a building to fail during an earthquake?

  • Minimum mass
  • Unfavorable natural frequency
  • Excessive stiffness

💡 Hint: Think about how matching frequencies can amplify effects.

Question 2

True or False: Retrofitting guarantees a building will be safe during an earthquake.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider what retrofitting improvements actually achieve.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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