Practice Lessons Learned - 14.16.3 | 14. Natural Frequencies | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 1
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14.16.3 - Lessons Learned

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What occurs when the frequency of an earthquake matches the structural frequency?

💡 Hint: Think about what we called this phenomenon during the discussion.

Question 2

Easy

What is one method used to prevent resonance in buildings?

💡 Hint: Recall our solutions for minimizing vibration impact.

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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 main risk associated with matching structural frequency with site frequency?

  • Structural failure
  • Increased stability
  • Enhanced durability

💡 Hint: Consider the consequences we've discussed regarding past earthquakes.

Question 2

True or False: Using base isolators can help mitigate the effects of resonance.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: This was mentioned as a solution for modern structural designs.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Evaluate how engineers can use frequency analysis to prevent resonance in a newly proposed building design.

💡 Hint: Consider both materials and shapes of structures.

Question 2

Discuss the implications of ignoring soil types when assessing a site's suitability for construction.

💡 Hint: Reflect on the case studies we reviewed.

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