5.11 - Idealization of Real Structures as SDOF
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Practice Questions
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What is the significance of mass participation in SDOF idealization?
💡 Hint: Think about how simplifying models helps in analysis.
Define the fundamental period (T) in the context of structures.
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between mass and stiffness.
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What is the primary condition for a structure to be idealized as SDOF?
💡 Hint: Focus on the importance of the first mode.
True or False: The fundamental period can be estimated by the formula T = 2π√(m/k).
💡 Hint: Think about how mass and stiffness interact.
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Evaluate a structural system where the effective mass is 20,000 kg and the effective stiffness is 80,000 N/m. Calculate T and assess if it can be idealized as SDOF if the first mode participation is reported to be 92%.
💡 Hint: Follow the steps to calculate the period and check participation percentage.
A large structure shows that the first vibrational mode shows mass participation of only 75%. Discuss the implications and how you would approach the analysis.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when the dominant mode is inadequate.
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