15.10 - Use in Structural Control and Retrofitting
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Practice Questions
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What is a mode shape?
💡 Hint: Recall that mode shapes describe a structure's behavior under free vibrations.
What does a Tuned Mass Damper do?
💡 Hint: Think of it like a shock absorber.
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What does a mode shape represent in structural engineering?
💡 Hint: Focus on its definition.
True or False: Base isolation allows a building to move independently of ground motion.
💡 Hint: Remember how isolation works.
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Evaluate how incorporating a tuned mass damper in a high-rise building would impact its fundamental frequency and mode shapes.
💡 Hint: Think about how the mass and position of the TMD interact with the building's structure.
Given a building with weak stories, design a retrofitting approach that highlights the changes in mode shapes.
💡 Hint: Consider practical retrofitting methods used in real-world applications.
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