5.3.2 - Justification
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Define lumped mass idealization in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about how you would simplify a complex system.
Why is high floor stiffness important for this idealization?
💡 Hint: Consider the behavior of stiff structures during dynamic loading.
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What is lumped mass idealization?
💡 Hint: Think about how we model structures in a simplified way.
True or False: High floor stiffness allows for the use of lumped mass idealization.
💡 Hint: Consider what high stiffness means for a building during an earthquake.
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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.
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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