Practice Damping in Structures - 32.2.3 | 32. Response of Structures to Earthquake | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 3
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32.2.3 - Damping in Structures

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Define damping in the context of structural engineering.

💡 Hint: Think about how it helps structures respond to dynamic loads.

Question 2

Easy

What is viscous damping?

💡 Hint: Consider how shock absorbers in cars work.

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Question 1

What is the primary purpose of damping in structures?

  • Increase vibrations
  • Reduce dynamic responses
  • Enhance weight

💡 Hint: Think about why engineers implement damping in seismic designs.

Question 2

True or False: Hysteretic damping involves energy loss due to elastic deformation.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the difference between elastic and plastic behavior.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A tall building is designed with a damping ratio of 0.25. During an earthquake, its acceleration peaks at 0.8g. How would the response change if the damping ratio is increased to 0.4? Calculate the expected change.

💡 Hint: Consider the effects of damping according to engineering principles.

Question 2

Consider a bridge designed with viscous dampers. If it was modified to include hysteretic damping devices instead, what would be the trade-offs in terms of maintenance and response during seismic loads?

💡 Hint: Assess the benefits and downsides of each damping type in practical applications.

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