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karateprodigy

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In designing buildings to be erected in an area prone to earthquakes, should you try to have a small or a large amount of damping?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

La Paz, Bolivia, is at an altitude of 3,650 meters above sea level. In La Paz, water will boil
 
  A)
 
  at 100C.
  B)
 
  below 100C.
  C)
 
  above 100C.
  D)
 
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Reply #1 on: Jul 29, 2018
Answer to Question 1

If the earthquake frequency corresponds to a natural frequency of the building, a large amount of damping is desirable because the maximum response is reduced.

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