Practice Damping in Building Codes and Standards - 3.6 | 3. Types of Damping | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 1
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3.6 - Damping in Building Codes and Standards

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the assumed damping ratio for general buildings according to IS 1893?

💡 Hint: Look for the standard reference the code sets for buildings.

Question 2

Easy

What does ASCE 7 provide for seismic design?

💡 Hint: Think about how buildings may need adjustments based on materials.

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Question 1

What damping ratio does IS 1893 assume for general buildings?

  • 3%
  • 5%
  • 10%

💡 Hint: It's a common benchmark used in building codes.

Question 2

ASCE 7 provides which of the following for structure design?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how adjustments are made in seismic design.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a building code assumes a damping ratio of 5%, analyze how applying a damping modification factor of 0.77 for a different structure would affect seismic design forces.

💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between spectral response and damping adjustments.

Question 2

Discuss how damping ratios directly correlate with energy-dissipating devices in reducing seismic loads, using compliant building designs as examples.

💡 Hint: Think about specific devices and their operating principles in reducing the impact of seismic forces.

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