3.7.3 - Code-Based Recommendations
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Practice Questions
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What is the Damping Modification Factor (DMF)?
💡 Hint: Think about how it modifies the seismic design.
How does increasing the damping ratio affect design forces?
💡 Hint: Consider the implications on structures during seismic events.
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Interactive Quizzes
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How does the DMF affect seismic design?
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between damping and response.
True or False: Increasing the damping ratio leads to a higher spectral demand.
💡 Hint: Recall how DMF values interact with damping ratios.
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Challenge Problems
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You are designing a multi-story building with a base isolator system. Calculate the expected reduction in design force when using 20% damping with a DMF of 0.58. What challenges might you face in real-world application?
💡 Hint: Consider the formula for calculating design forces with the DMF.
Propose a strategy for evaluating damping effectiveness in existing structures. What methods would you use to ensure accurate assessment?
💡 Hint: Think of both laboratory and field-testing methods.
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