Practice Advanced Damping Devices In Seismic Design (2.7) - Concept of Inertia and Damping

Practice: Advanced Damping Devices in Seismic Design

Lesson 2.7Concept of Inertia and Damping

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Question 1.
What is a Tuned Mass Damper?
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Think about how a weight can balance out forces.
Question 2.
What does a Base Isolator do?
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Consider how a cushion absorbs shock.
3Question 3.
What is the main purpose of Tuned Mass Dampers?
- To enhance the appearance of buildings
- To reduce vibrations caused by external forces
- To increase structural mass
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Think about how they work during windy or seismic conditions.
4Question 4.
Base isolators help to prevent seismic forces from reaching the building. True or False?
- True
- False
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Consider their role during an earthquake.
Question 5.
Design a tall building with TMDs and Base Isolators and explain how these devices work together to protect it from seismic hazards.
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Consider how each device responds differently to seismic forces.
Question 6.
Critique the effectiveness of using solely viscous dampers in a seismic design without TMDs or Base Isolators. What challenges could arise?
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Think about how different forces affect building movements.

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