Practice Educational Value - 5.8.3 | 5. Degrees of Freedom and SDOF | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 1
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5.8.3 - Educational Value

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does SDOF stand for?

💡 Hint: Think about how many coordinates are used in this model.

Question 2

Easy

List one application of SDOF models.

💡 Hint: Consider how we analyze structures during earthquakes.

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Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

What is the primary benefit of using SDOF models in earthquake engineering?

  • They are easier to analyze and comprehend.
  • They provide precise details about complex vibrations.
  • They eliminate the need for more analysis.

💡 Hint: Consider what makes them a starting point in education.

Question 2

True or False: SDOF models can effectively represent the detailed behavior of all structures.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Reflect on the limitations discussed in class.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Evaluate how an SDOF model of a building with a mass of 2000 kg and a stiffness of 8000 N/m behaves under an external force of 500 N. Calculate the displacement.

💡 Hint: Use Hooke's law to relate force and displacement.

Question 2

Critique an SDOF model applied to a multi-story building, discussing its implications for accuracy in seismic analysis.

💡 Hint: Consider the differences between simplified and detailed structural behavior.

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