8.12 - Practical Applications in Earthquake Engineering
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary function of tuned mass dampers?
💡 Hint: Think of devices that counteract movements.
What does base isolation achieve?
💡 Hint: Consider how shock absorbers work.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the purpose of tuned mass dampers?
💡 Hint: Consider the word 'tuned' related to frequency.
True or False: Base isolation systems enhance the impact of seismic forces.
💡 Hint: Think about whether these systems help or hinder.
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Challenge Problems
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Consider a tall building equipped with a tuned mass damper designed to counteract vibrational modes. If the primary structure has a natural frequency of 0.5 Hz, calculate the required properties of the damper if its mass is to be 10% of the total building mass.
💡 Hint: Focus on harmonic relationships and proportional mass calculations.
Evaluate a scenario where soil-structure interaction caused significant damage to a building's foundation during an earthquake. What measures could engineers take to mitigate such damage in future designs?
💡 Hint: Consider possibilities of better foundations and reinforcement methods.
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