40.21.1 - Dynamic Effects on Bridges
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What is modal analysis?
💡 Hint: Think about vibrations and natural frequencies.
What do bearings do in bridge design?
💡 Hint: Consider how movement affects structures.
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What is the purpose of modal analysis?
💡 Hint: Consider why understanding vibrations is important.
True or False: Bearings are only designed for static loads.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens during an earthquake.
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A long-span bridge undergoing modal analysis shows a natural frequency close to the dominant seismic frequency of the region. What should the engineer consider doing in the design phase?
💡 Hint: Think about frequency interactions during seismic events.
Design a hypothetical bridge using bearings and describe how they would function during an earthquake. Include the types of forces they would mitigate.
💡 Hint: Focus on the relationship between earthquake forces and structural movements.
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