5.8.2 - Base for Design Spectra
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What does SDOF stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about how many degrees of freedom the model simplifies.
Why are design response spectra important?
💡 Hint: Consider their role in predicting structural performance.
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What does SDOF model help engineers primarily in seismic design?
💡 Hint: Think about the efficiency in analysis they provide.
True or False: SDOF models are not suitable for tall, irregular buildings.
💡 Hint: Consider the limitations of how SDOF models function.
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Design a conceptual low-rise building using an SDOF approach. Outline the key steps and considerations in your design process.
💡 Hint: Consider your building's mass distribution, stiffness sources, and potential seismic loads.
Evaluate the effectiveness of using SDOF models in predicting the performance of a newly designed college building in a high seismic area.
💡 Hint: Identify features of the structure that might affect its response and how an SDOF model might fall short.
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