17.7.2 - High-Rise Buildings
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Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of wind monitoring in high-rise buildings?
💡 Hint: Think about what strong winds could do to tall structures.
What type of sensor is commonly used to measure vibrations?
💡 Hint: It has 'accelerate' in its name!
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What is the primary purpose of Structural Health Monitoring in high-rise buildings?
💡 Hint: Consider what SHM's fundamental role in structural engineering is.
True or False: Seismic monitoring is only necessary in low-rise buildings.
💡 Hint: Think about the stability of tall vs. short structures during quakes.
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Design a basic SHM system for a hypothetical high-rise building located in an earthquake-prone area. Outline the types of sensors you would include and their purposes.
💡 Hint: Think about what environmental factors would affect the structure.
Evaluate the potential consequences if a high-rise building fails to implement effective wind monitoring and seismic sensors. Discuss real-world examples where applicable.
💡 Hint: Consider past incidents and how they relate to monitoring failures.
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