14.7 - Resonance and Structural Response
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Practice Questions
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What happens when external forces match a structure's natural frequency?
💡 Hint: Think about the effects of matching frequencies in sound.
What is one method to avoid resonance in structural design?
💡 Hint: Recall the concept of frequency adjustment.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is resonance?
💡 Hint: Think of how sound waves react at specific frequencies.
A base isolator is used to:
💡 Hint: Consider the role of isolators in seismic design.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a scenario where a high-rise building is designed in a seismically active city, outline a strategy to ensure it avoids resonance.
💡 Hint: Consider factors mentioned in the lessons about damping and mass changes.
Evaluate the impact of ignoring resonance in structural design, citing real-world examples to support your answer.
💡 Hint: Look into historical earthquake case studies for supporting details.
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