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Practice Questions
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Question 1
Easy
Define lumped mass idealization in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about how you would simplify a complex system.
Question 2
Easy
Why is high floor stiffness important for this idealization?
💡 Hint: Consider the behavior of stiff structures during dynamic loading.
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Interactive Quizzes
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Question 1
What is lumped mass idealization?
- A method that distributes mass evenly
- A simplification of mass at specific points
- A technique that ignores mass altogether
💡 Hint: Think about how we model structures in a simplified way.
Question 2
True or False: High floor stiffness allows for the use of lumped mass idealization.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Consider what high stiffness means for a building during an earthquake.
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Challenge Problems
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Question 1
Evaluate a real-world structure where lumped mass idealization could apply and justify your choice based on stiffness and design.
💡 Hint: Research modern skyscrapers that are designed for seismic resilience.
Question 2
Design a simplified model for a multi-story building using lumped mass idealization; describe your assumptions.
💡 Hint: Consider which factors to include for stiffness when creating your model.
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