14.16 - Practical Case Studies and Failures Due to Frequency Matching
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Practice Questions
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What phenomenon occurs when external frequency matches natural frequency?
💡 Hint: Think about amplifying sound.
What was a notable result of the Mexico City earthquake in 1985?
💡 Hint: Consider the matching frequencies.
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What is resonance?
💡 Hint: Think about how you push a swing.
True or False: The Mexico City earthquake in 1985 resulted in only minor structural damage.
💡 Hint: Remember the historical impact.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a brief hypothetical building plan that includes measures to prevent resonance during an earthquake. Consider site frequency.
💡 Hint: Focus on frequency adjustment techniques.
Critique the structural design of a building in a city with soft soils, explaining how its natural frequency should be adjusted. What design features would enhance its earthquake resistance?
💡 Hint: Think about how to alter physical properties to avoid resonance.
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