Practice Frequency Matching and Base Isolation - 14.13 | 14. Natural Frequencies | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 1
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14.13 - Frequency Matching and Base Isolation

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What do base isolation systems do?

💡 Hint: Think about how they protect buildings during earthquakes.

Question 2

Easy

Why is avoiding resonance important?

💡 Hint: Consider what happens when frequencies match.

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Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

What is the purpose of base isolation systems?

  • To increase mass
  • To decouple a building from ground motion
  • To strengthen materials

💡 Hint: Think about how they allow buildings to behave differently than the ground.

Question 2

True or False: Frequency matching can enhance the performance of a building during an earthquake.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between external forces and a structure's natural frequency.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a scenario where a building's natural frequency is similar to the earthquake frequency of 2 Hz, propose a design modification to ensure safety during an earthquake.

💡 Hint: Think about how structural modifications can change frequency.

Question 2

Assess the effectiveness of a base isolation system on a structure that sustained minor damages during an earthquake. Which factors might indicate its importance?

💡 Hint: Consider how resonant effects are minimized.

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