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43 - Vibration Control Measures

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

Define vibration control in your own words.

💡 Hint: Think about why you'd want to stabilize a building.

Question 2 Easy

What are the key types of vibration control systems?

💡 Hint: Recall the classification we discussed.

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Question 1

What is the primary goal of vibration control?

To reduce structural weight
To increase motion amplitude
To reduce vibrations caused by dynamic loads

💡 Hint: Consider what happens during an earthquake.

Question 2

True or False: Active control systems do not require power.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about how these systems detect and respond.

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Challenge 1 Hard

You are tasked with designing a high-rise building in a seismically active region. Discuss the considerations you must take into account regarding vibration control.

💡 Hint: Think about the technology discussed in class.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate the effectiveness of a purely passive control system compared to a semi-active system in terms of performance during a moderate seismic event.

💡 Hint: Recall the advantages of adaptability in systems.

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