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Why is a rooftop tuned mass damper not interchangeable with elastomeric base isolation conceptually?

Choices

  • (A) TMDs dissipate harmonic energy atop the tower without decoupling the whole structure from seismic spectra shift
  • (B) Both schemes lengthen fundamental periods identically for every hazard
  • (C) Wind turbulence equals seismic spectral acceleration mechanically
  • (D) Dampers add mass without inertia effects

Correct answer: (A)

TMDs dissipate harmonic energy atop the tower without decoupling the whole structure from seismic spectra shift

Explanation

Isolation retunes global periods whereas TMDs target narrow modal bands.

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