1.9 - Damping in Structures
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Practice Questions
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What type of damping is most commonly used in analytical models?
💡 Hint: Think about how forces relate to motion.
What kind of damping occurs due to friction between surfaces?
💡 Hint: Consider materials coming into contact.
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What is damping?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to energy in motion.
True or False: Structural damping is not important in earthquake-resistant design.
💡 Hint: Consider how buildings cope with seismic forces.
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Challenge Problems
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Evaluate how incorporating hysteretic damping can benefit a bridge design in a seismic zone.
💡 Hint: Discuss material behavior under stress.
Develop a case study for a building where inadequate damping led to damage during an earthquake. What improvements would you recommend?
💡 Hint: Reflect on historical earthquake data.
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