32.12 - Earthquake Response of Special Structures
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Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of expansion joints in bridges?
💡 Hint: Think about how bridges need to 'breathe' during temperature changes.
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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What is one benefit of using seismic isolation in bridges?
💡 Hint: Consider why you'd want to separate the bridge from ground shocks.
True or False: Higher mode effects are less significant in tall structures like towers.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when a tall structure sways.
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Challenge Problems
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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.
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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