1.18.1 - Passive Control Devices
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What is a base isolator?
💡 Hint: Think about how it helps in an earthquake.
Name one type of passive control device.
💡 Hint: Focus on devices that require no external power.
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What do passive control devices do?
💡 Hint: Think of their role during an earthquake.
Base isolators allow buildings to:
💡 Hint: Consider the foundation of a building.
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Design a theoretical building using passive control technologies. Describe how you would incorporate base isolators, tuned mass dampers, and viscous wall dampers.
💡 Hint: Consider the structure's height, location, and anticipated seismic activity.
Evaluate an existing building's earthquake mitigation strategies. Discuss the effectiveness and areas for improvement.
💡 Hint: Focus on a building that has experienced significant seismic events.
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