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Tuned mass dampers ________________.
 
  A. dampen building sway caused by high winds
  B. can dampen some of the buildings motion due to earthquakes
  C. use a pendulum and hydraulic cylinders
  D. all of the above

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Viscous dampers ___________________ ___.
 
  A. absorb energy created by an earthquake acting on a building's structure and covert that energy to heat
  B. allow the building to slide on a viscous film during an earthquake
  C. are used to prevent large pieces of equipment from falling off their bases during an earthquake
  D. require a pendulum which sways freely during an earthquake


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Reply #1 on: Jul 26, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

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