Practice Principles of Active Control - 43.4.1 | 43. Vibration Control Measures | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 3
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Principles of Active Control

43.4.1 - Principles of Active Control

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the main function of active control systems?

💡 Hint: Remember, it's about using energy to fight vibrations.

Question 2 Easy

Name one of the components of an active control system.

💡 Hint: Think about the devices involved in measuring motion.

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Question 1

What is a key feature of active control systems?

They are passive
They apply external energy
They solely rely on damping

💡 Hint: Consider how they combat vibrations.

Question 2

The main algorithm used in active control systems is:

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about what guides the responses.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Create a hypothetical scenario where an active control system fails during an earthquake. Analyze the potential consequences.

💡 Hint: What happens when the energy source is lost?

Challenge 2 Hard

Design an active control system for a building in a seismic zone. Include all components and algorithms you would use.

💡 Hint: Think about how you would need to respond to varying degrees of vibrations.

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