42 - Base Isolation Techniques
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Practice Questions
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What is base isolation?
💡 Hint: Think of it as a way to protect buildings during earthquakes.
Name one type of isolation bearing.
💡 Hint: Focus on the material used.
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What is the primary function of base isolation?
💡 Hint: Remember the goal of seismic protection.
True or False: Base isolation is only effective for new constructions.
💡 Hint: Think about how it can apply to both categories.
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Challenge Problems
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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.
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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