Practice Fixed Base vs Flexible Base Analysis - 32.13.2 | 32. Response of Structures to Earthquake | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 3
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32.13.2 - Fixed Base vs Flexible Base Analysis

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is fixed base analysis?

💡 Hint: Think about how a tree might stand tall and firm.

Question 2

Easy

What does flexible base analysis consider?

💡 Hint: Consider what happens when you walk on a soft surface!

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What foundational type does fixed base analysis ignore?

  • Flexibility
  • Cost
  • Safety

💡 Hint: Focus on the rigidity of the foundation.

Question 2

True or False: Flexible base analysis considers ground stiffness.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Check how the structure interacts with the ground.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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