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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 of it as a way to protect buildings during earthquakes.
Question 2
Easy
Name one type of isolation bearing.
💡 Hint: Focus on the material used.
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 function of base isolation?
- To increase strength
- To reduce seismic impact
- To modify building materials
💡 Hint: Remember the goal of seismic protection.
Question 2
True or False: Base isolation is only effective for new constructions.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Think about how it can apply to both categories.
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Design a base isolation system for a medium-rise hospital. Discuss the types of bearings to use, the damping mechanisms to integrate, and potential challenges based on location.
💡 Hint: Think about both the mechanical and environmental aspects.
Question 2
Evaluate the performance of a base-isolated building compared to a fixed-base design during an earthquake. Discuss parameters like inter-storey drift and damage.
💡 Hint: Consider how motion transfer differs between the two systems.
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