8.18.1 - Shake Table Tests
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Practice Questions
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What are shake table tests used for?
💡 Hint: Think about the importance of earthquake safety.
What is measured during shake table tests?
💡 Hint: Consider how you would check a building's movement.
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What do shake table tests simulate?
💡 Hint: Ask yourself what kind of forces are involved in earthquake engineering.
Shake tables measure which of the following parameters?
💡 Hint: Think about how engineers assess movements.
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Design a small-scale experiment to evaluate the response of a building model during a simulated earthquake, detailing the equipment and methodology you would use.
💡 Hint: Think about what materials and tools would be necessary for an effective test.
Analyze the pros and cons of using shake tables versus real-world testing for earthquake resilience assessments.
💡 Hint: Evaluate the implications of both methods.
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