Practice Design Based on Dynamic Characteristics - 1.15.2 | 1. Theory of Vibrations | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 1
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1.15.2 - Design Based on Dynamic Characteristics

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Why is it important to avoid tuning a structure's natural frequency to ground motion?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when forces match the natural frequency.

Question 2

Easy

What is a torsional irregularity?

💡 Hint: Think of an unevenly weighted scale.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the primary goal of avoiding resonance in structural design?

  • To enhance aesthetic appeal
  • To reduce project costs
  • To prevent excessive oscillations during seismic events

💡 Hint: Think about what resonance does to a building during an earthquake.

Question 2

True or False: Torsional irregularities can have detrimental effects on a structure's response during an earthquake.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how balance affects stability.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Analyze a proposed ten-story building plan with unbalanced mass distribution across floors. What structure design changes would you recommend to ensure stability in an earthquake?

💡 Hint: Think about symmetry and load distribution.

Question 2

Given the task to conduct modal analysis on an irregular structure, outline the method to derive natural frequencies and mode shapes.

💡 Hint: Remember the process of breaking down complex structures into simpler elements.

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