>Apologies for the complaint, but could someone please let me know why I'm being downvoted for this question?
It's likely because you're implying "dynamic" is a "buzzword" in a discussion about structural engineering and seismic movements (which is, by definition, a dynamic system).
But I'm not, I was saying that due to my background, I can't help but think dynamic is a buzzword. Therefor I was asking someone who was clearly knowledgeable on the subject to set me straight.
Also I don't really think there's a background you can have where you don't understand, or cannot lookup, the difference between dynamic and static if you really cared to understand. Seems more like self-important rhetoric than anything.
It's likely because you're implying "dynamic" is a "buzzword" in a discussion about structural engineering and seismic movements (which is, by definition, a dynamic system).