Practice Earthquake Response of Special Structures - 32.12 | 32. Response of Structures to Earthquake | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 3
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32.12 - Earthquake Response of Special Structures

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the purpose of expansion joints in bridges?

💡 Hint: Think about how bridges need to 'breathe' during temperature changes.

Question 2

Easy

What is sloshing in the context of elevated water tanks?

💡 Hint: Consider what happens to water in a bowl when you shake it.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is one benefit of using seismic isolation in bridges?

  • Increases seismic forces
  • Reduces earthquake damage
  • Prevents water movement

💡 Hint: Consider why you'd want to separate the bridge from ground shocks.

Question 2

True or False: Higher mode effects are less significant in tall structures like towers.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when a tall structure sways.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a tower’s height of 100m, analyze how higher modes impact its seismic performance. Discuss design adaptations that could mitigate risks.

💡 Hint: Consider the principles of vibration and resonance.

Question 2

A dam has shown that its hydrodynamic effects worsen seismic forces during testing. Propose adjustments to its design based on modern engineering principles to reduce this effect.

💡 Hint: Think of ways to let the water and structure 'move' together.

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