Practice Testing and Validation of Base Isolation Devices - 42.7 | 42. Base Isolation Techniques | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 3
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Question 1

Easy

What is prototype testing?

💡 Hint: Think about testing a model before the real thing.

Question 2

Easy

Why is material testing important?

💡 Hint: Consider how ingredients in a recipe must be durable.

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Question 1

What is the purpose of prototype testing?

  • To reduce costs
  • To simulate seismic behavior
  • To improve aesthetics

💡 Hint: Think about what testing models before an earthquake would achieve.

Question 2

True or False: Codal testing requirements are optional.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the consequences of ignoring essential safety standards.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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