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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What is base isolation?
💡 Hint: Think about how buildings can be protected during an earthquake.
Question 2
Easy
What is spectral acceleration?
💡 Hint: It relates to the behavior of structures during earthquakes.
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 purpose of base isolation in seismic design?
- Increase building height
- Reduce seismic forces
- Improve aesthetic appeal
💡 Hint: Think about how buildings should react during earthquakes.
Question 2
True or False: A higher spectral acceleration indicates a safer building during earthquakes.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Reflect on what lower values suggest about structural safety.
Solve and get performance evaluation
Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
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.
Question 2
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.
Challenge and get performance evaluation