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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What is the main purpose of passive control systems in structures?
💡 Hint: Think of energy sources for structural safety.
Question 2
Easy
Name one type of passive control system.
💡 Hint: Remember, one allows movement while the other counters it.
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Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What do passive control systems rely on?
- External power
- Inherent properties of materials
- Active energy sources
💡 Hint: Think about how they operate without power.
Question 2
True or False: Tuned mass dampers operate by increasing the building's movement during an earthquake.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Think of the relationship between movement and vibration control.
Solve and get performance evaluation
Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Calculate the expected sway reduction in a building with base isolation assuming the seismic force is reduced by 50%.
💡 Hint: Consider how force reduction correlates with sway.
Question 2
How can TMD systems be tuned for optimal performance? Provide a real-world application as an example.
💡 Hint: Look into frequency and damping characteristics in structural engineering.
Challenge and get performance evaluation