Practice Idealization of Structures as SDOF Systems - 5.5 | 5. Degrees of Freedom and SDOF | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 1
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5.5 - Idealization of Structures as SDOF Systems

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

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

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

Question 2

Easy

Name one condition when a structure can be idealized as SDOF.

💡 Hint: Consider the building's height and complexity.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

Which of the following is NOT an effective parameter in SDOF systems?

  • Effective Mass
  • Effective Stiffness
  • Total Weight

💡 Hint: Focus on parameters affecting dynamic performance.

Question 2

True or False: A structure must be irregular to be modeled as an SDOF system.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the nature of the structures we discussed.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Consider a 6-story building where the mass is concentrated on the top floor. Discuss how you would evaluate if it can be modeled as an SDOF system.

💡 Hint: Reflect on the importance of mass distribution and its impact on modes.

Question 2

How would you adjust your idealization process for a building with significant torsional irregularity?

💡 Hint: Consider what happens when mass isn't symmetrically distributed.

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