42.7 - Testing and Validation of Base Isolation Devices
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Practice Questions
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What is prototype testing?
💡 Hint: Think about testing a model before the real thing.
Why is material testing important?
💡 Hint: Consider how ingredients in a recipe must be durable.
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What is the purpose of prototype testing?
💡 Hint: Think about what testing models before an earthquake would achieve.
True or False: Codal testing requirements are optional.
💡 Hint: Consider the consequences of ignoring essential safety standards.
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Design an experiment that evaluates the performance of a base isolation device in a shake table test.
💡 Hint: Consider all parts of the test setup.
Reflect on the potential impacts of failing to conduct comprehensive material testing for an elastomer used in base isolators.
💡 Hint: Link the properties of materials to their performance in stress situations.
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