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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What does base excitation refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to a building when the ground shakes.
Question 2
Easy
Define relative displacement.
💡 Hint: What do we call the displacement of the structure compared to the ground?
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 is the primary model used to describe the response of structures to ground motion?
- Static load model
- Base excitation model
- Linear model
💡 Hint: Think about how we represent forces acting at the base.
Question 2
True or False: Relative displacement is not important in earthquake engineering.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Consider how buildings would react if we ignored this concept.
Solve 1 more question and get performance evaluation
Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Given a building with a height of 100m and average sway during an earthquake of 0.5m, calculate the relative displacement if the ground moves 0.3m.
💡 Hint: What is the difference between the two measurements?
Question 2
Discuss how engineers can utilize response spectrum analysis to design a new skyscraper in an earthquake-prone area.
💡 Hint: Consider what factors influence the engineering design in such scenarios.
Challenge and get performance evaluation