Practice Practical Case Studies and Failures Due to Frequency Matching - 14.16 | 14. Natural Frequencies | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 1
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14.16 - Practical Case Studies and Failures Due to Frequency Matching

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What phenomenon occurs when external frequency matches natural frequency?

💡 Hint: Think about amplifying sound.

Question 2

Easy

What was a notable result of the Mexico City earthquake in 1985?

💡 Hint: Consider the matching frequencies.

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Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

What is resonance?

  • A type of earthquake
  • When external frequency matches structural frequency
  • The height of a building

💡 Hint: Think about how you push a swing.

Question 2

True or False: The Mexico City earthquake in 1985 resulted in only minor structural damage.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember the historical impact.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Design a brief hypothetical building plan that includes measures to prevent resonance during an earthquake. Consider site frequency.

💡 Hint: Focus on frequency adjustment techniques.

Question 2

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.

Challenge and get performance evaluation