32.13.2 - Fixed Base vs Flexible Base Analysis
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What is fixed base analysis?
💡 Hint: Think about how a tree might stand tall and firm.
What does flexible base analysis consider?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when you walk on a soft surface!
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What foundational type does fixed base analysis ignore?
💡 Hint: Focus on the rigidity of the foundation.
True or False: Flexible base analysis considers ground stiffness.
💡 Hint: Check how the structure interacts with the ground.
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Consider a building designed with fixed base analysis in an area prone to earthquakes. What might be the practical consequences in terms of safety and performance?
💡 Hint: Think about how structural damage manifests during earthquakes.
Evaluate a scenario where a structure's design changes from fixed base to flexible base analysis. What changes would occur in the seismic response?
💡 Hint: Reflect on how flexibility helps mitigate seismic forces.
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