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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What is a base isolator?
💡 Hint: Think about how it helps in an earthquake.
Question 2
Easy
Name one type of passive control device.
💡 Hint: Focus on devices that require no external power.
Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation
Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What do passive control devices do?
- Require external power
- Reduce vibrations without power
- Increase building mass
💡 Hint: Think of their role during an earthquake.
Question 2
Base isolators allow buildings to:
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Consider the foundation of a building.
Solve and get performance evaluation
Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
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.
Question 2
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.
Challenge and get performance evaluation