43.3.3.a - Viscous Dampers
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What is the primary function of a viscous damper?
💡 Hint: Think about how fluids behave when forced to move.
Name a common application for viscous dampers.
💡 Hint: Where do we often need stability in tall structures?
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What is the main purpose of a viscous damper?
💡 Hint: Consider how fluids behave during motion.
True or False: Viscous dampers are effective in both high-rise buildings and retrofitting older structures.
💡 Hint: Recall where we commonly see this technology.
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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.
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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