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5.1 - Degrees of Freedom (DOF)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the definition of Degrees of Freedom (DOF)?

💡 Hint: Think about how many ways a structure can move.

Question 2

Easy

List the two primary types of Degrees of Freedom.

💡 Hint: Consider movement along axes and around axes.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does Degrees of Freedom (DOF) refer to in structural analysis?

  • Minimum number of forces
  • Minimum number of coordinates needed
  • Minimum number of structural elements

💡 Hint: Focus on understanding how we describe motion.

Question 2

True or False: Rotational DOFs only apply to structures that twist.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about rotation in general.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Consider a multi-story building with irregular shapes. Discuss the factors you would consider to determine its Degrees of Freedom.

💡 Hint: Think about how each floor may behave differently.

Question 2

Explain how the coupling of DOFs could influence the design of a multi-storey building in an earthquake-prone area.

💡 Hint: Consider structural integrity and stability.

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