Practice Base Isolation and Seismic Dampers - 41.21 | 41. Design as per the Codes | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 3
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41.21 - Base Isolation and Seismic Dampers

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the primary purpose of base isolation?

💡 Hint: Think about how a building can be separated from ground motion.

Question 2

Easy

Name one type of seismic damper.

💡 Hint: Recall the different types of devices that absorb seismic energy.

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Question 1

What is the goal of base isolation in seismic design?

  • To completely eliminate all shaking
  • To reduce the energy transferred to the structure
  • To make buildings heavier

💡 Hint: Consider what base isolation is designed to achieve.

Question 2

True or False: Seismic dampers can only be used in new constructions.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about buildings that are already built.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design an earthquake-resistant structure using both base isolation and seismic dampers. Provide the specifications of the building, the type of base isolation system, and the dampers to be installed.

💡 Hint: Consider the building's height, usage, and local seismic codes.

Question 2

Evaluate the effectiveness of various types of seismic dampers based on a given scenario of earthquake impact. Which would be most suitable and why?

💡 Hint: Focus on the building's area and expected movement.

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