3.9.2 - Displacement and Drift
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What is the impact of higher damping on peak displacements?
💡 Hint: Think about how energy dissipation works.
Define inter-story drift.
💡 Hint: What does it measure in tall structures?
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What happens to peak displacements when damping increases?
💡 Hint: Think about how energy dissipation affects movement.
Higher damping results in lower inter-story drift.
💡 Hint: Relate this to the mechanics of dampening.
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Given a tall building with a damping ratio of 0.2, estimate the peak displacement if the base displacement is measured at 0.5 meters. What implication does higher damping have on this scenario?
💡 Hint: Think about how damping affects energy fluctuation.
Explain how the relationship between damping and inter-story drift can be modeled in a simulation. What factors need to be accounted for?
💡 Hint: Consider what aspects will change the earth's impact on floors.
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