5.4.5 - Assumptions in SDOF Idealization
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What does SDOF stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about how many movements it considers.
Why do we assume that floors are infinitely rigid?
💡 Hint: Consider the impact on analysis.
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What does 'infinitely rigid' mean in the context of building analysis?
💡 Hint: Think about how rigidity affects behavior during loads.
True or False: SDOF systems only consider vertical displacement during seismic analysis.
💡 Hint: Consider the effects of earthquakes.
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Consider a building modeled as an SDOF system. Discuss the implications of not accounting for local deformation in the design phase. What problems could arise?
💡 Hint: Think about the significance of detailed analysis in the real world.
Analyze a scenario where a structure experiences both lateral and vertical seismic forces. Explain how the assumptions in SDOF idealization might limit the understanding of the building's performance.
💡 Hint: Reflect on scenarios involving taller or more flexible structures.
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