1.12 - Resonance and Its Implications in Earthquake Engineering
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Practice Questions
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Define resonance in the context of earthquake engineering.
💡 Hint: Think about frequency matching.
What role does damping play in resonance?
💡 Hint: Consider how vibrations die down.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What happens to a structure at resonance?
💡 Hint: Think about the consequences of matching frequencies.
True or False: All structures are equally susceptible to resonance.
💡 Hint: Consider the factors that influence susceptibility.
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Challenge Problems
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A newly constructed building registers a natural frequency of 1.5Hz. An earthquake strikes with prominent frequency content around this range. Discuss the anticipated structural response and potential recommendations for design improvements.
💡 Hint: Consider the factors surrounding resonance.
Evaluate the impact of inter-storey drift on a ten-story building during a seismic event experiencing resonance and recommend mitigation strategies.
💡 Hint: Think about how inter-storey drift can be managed.
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