30.16.1 - Role in Base Isolation Design
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What is base isolation?
💡 Hint: Think about how buildings can be protected during an earthquake.
What is spectral acceleration?
💡 Hint: It relates to the behavior of structures during earthquakes.
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What is the primary purpose of base isolation in seismic design?
💡 Hint: Think about how buildings should react during earthquakes.
True or False: A higher spectral acceleration indicates a safer building during earthquakes.
💡 Hint: Reflect on what lower values suggest about structural safety.
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Calculate the expected spectral acceleration for a base-isolated structure with a damping ratio of 20% given a reference Sa of 1.5m/s2.
💡 Hint: Remember to apply the damping correction factors provided.
Critically assess the impact of using a damping ratio of 10% versus 30% on the performance of a base-isolated hospital.
💡 Hint: Relate force reductions to operational efficiency within critical facilities.
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