42.9 - Applications and Case Studies
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Practice Questions
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What is base isolation?
💡 Hint: Remember how it relates to reducing earthquake impact.
Name one type of structure that benefits from base isolation.
💡 Hint: Think about buildings that need to operate during emergencies.
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What is the primary purpose of base isolation?
💡 Hint: Consider how this technique interacts with seismic forces.
Base isolation can be beneficial for offices and high-rises. True or False?
💡 Hint: Think about the structures in earthquake-prone areas.
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Challenge Problems
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Evaluate how the incorporation of base isolation in the Bhuj Civil Hospital impacts both patient care and architectural integrity during an earthquake.
💡 Hint: Consider both clinical and structural outcomes in your review.
Critically analyze the balance between cost and safety when deciding to implement base isolation in new high-rise buildings. What factors should be considered?
💡 Hint: Reflect on both immediate expenses and long-term impacts.
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