Practice Equivalence through Modal Analysis - 5.11.1 | 5. Degrees of Freedom and SDOF | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 1
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5.11.1 - Equivalence through Modal Analysis

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does modal analysis help us understand?

💡 Hint: Think about breaking down movement into simpler parts.

Question 2

Easy

What does SDOF stand for?

💡 Hint: It refers to a simplified model of vibration.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is modal analysis mainly used for?

  • To analyze static loads
  • To analyze vibrational behavior
  • To calculate material strength

💡 Hint: Think of the types of loads that affect a structure over time.

Question 2

True or False: The participation factor (Γ) only applies to SDOF systems.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember the broader application of participation in vibration analysis.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a structure with an estimated mass of 2000 kg and an effective stiffness of 50000 N/m, calculate the fundamental period T.

💡 Hint: Use the T formula carefully.

Question 2

A building has a first mode participation factor of 0.85. Discuss whether it can be effectively modeled as an SDOF system.

💡 Hint: Consider the value threshold for SDOF representation.

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