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12 years ago
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?
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12 years ago
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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