5.5 - Idealization of Structures as SDOF Systems
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Practice Questions
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What is a Single-Degree-of-Freedom (SDOF) system?
💡 Hint: Think of how many different ways a structure can move.
Name one condition when a structure can be idealized as SDOF.
💡 Hint: Consider the building's height and complexity.
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Which of the following is NOT an effective parameter in SDOF systems?
💡 Hint: Focus on parameters affecting dynamic performance.
True or False: A structure must be irregular to be modeled as an SDOF system.
💡 Hint: Think about the nature of the structures we discussed.
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Challenge Problems
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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.
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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