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5 - Degrees of Freedom and SDOF

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Define Degrees of Freedom in structural engineering.

💡 Hint: Consider how many different ways a structure can move.

Question 2

Easy

What is a Single-Degree-of-Freedom (SDOF) system?

💡 Hint: Think about how we can summarize complex movements.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What does DOF stand for?

  • Degrees of Freedom
  • Degree of Function
  • Dynamic Operating Factor

💡 Hint: Think about the movement possibilities in structural analysis.

Question 2

True or False: All structures can be accurately modeled as SDOF systems.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the limitations of simplifications.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a cantilever beam with a mass at the free end, derive the equation of motion considering both damping and ground acceleration.

💡 Hint: Focus on identifying each term’s physical meaning.

Question 2

Analyze a multi-story frame with 10 floors to determine feasible moments of inertia to justify SDOF vs. MDOF models.

💡 Hint: Think about the implications of inter-story drift and higher mode coupling.

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