5.9 - Limitations of SDOF Idealization
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What does SDOF stand for?
💡 Hint: Think of how many movements it accounts for.
Why can't SDOF models predict localized deformations?
💡 Hint: What is the primary focus of SDOF models?
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What is a major limitation of SDOF systems in relation to seismic analysis?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens during an earthquake in complex buildings.
True or False: SDOF idealizations can effectively predict localized deformations in a structure.
💡 Hint: Think about what SDOF models focus on.
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Discuss and exemplify the impact of ignoring torsional effects in the design of an L-shaped building during an earthquake.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how asymmetrical shapes can behave differently under seismic forces.
Analyze how subsequent building codes began to address the shortcomings of SDOF in seismic assessments. Provide examples.
💡 Hint: Consider how standards must adapt to reality in engineering.
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