Practice Viscous Dampers - 43.3.3.a | 43. Vibration Control Measures | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 3
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the primary function of a viscous damper?

💡 Hint: Think about how fluids behave when forced to move.

Question 2

Easy

Name a common application for viscous dampers.

💡 Hint: Where do we often need stability in tall structures?

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the main purpose of a viscous damper?

  • To increase vibrations
  • To dissipate energy
  • To support structural load

💡 Hint: Consider how fluids behave during motion.

Question 2

True or False: Viscous dampers are effective in both high-rise buildings and retrofitting older structures.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall where we commonly see this technology.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a viscous damper system for a new 50-story building in a seismic zone. Describe the materials, location, and how it would function.

💡 Hint: Consider the building's height and potential seismic activity.

Question 2

Evaluate the effectiveness of using viscous dampers as a solution for an existing historical building. What considerations must be accounted for?

💡 Hint: Think about how preserving history might conflict with adding modern systems.

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