1.13.2 - Frequency Ranges of Earthquake Motions
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What is the natural frequency range for low-rise buildings?
💡 Hint: Consider the number of stories.
Define resonance in the context of earthquake engineering.
💡 Hint: Think about matching frequencies.
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What is the typical natural frequency range for high-rise buildings?
💡 Hint: Think about the building height.
Resonance occurs when the frequency of earthquake waves matches a building's natural frequency.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the implications of matching frequencies.
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A new low-rise building experiences an earthquake with a dominant frequency of 5 Hz. If the natural frequency of the structure is 5 Hz, what considerations should engineers keep in mind regarding resonance?
💡 Hint: Consider strategies to mitigate resonant effects.
Assess a situation in which a medium-rise building encounters an earthquake with frequencies predominantly between 1-3 Hz. What structural adaptations can significantly lower the risk of resonance?
💡 Hint: Think about additional mechanisms to absorb shocks.
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