5.3 - Lumped Mass Idealization
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What does Lumped Mass Idealization refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about where mass is commonly distributed in buildings.
In which analysis is the lumped mass idealization primarily used?
💡 Hint: This analysis helps determine natural frequencies of a structure.
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What is the primary benefit of lumped mass idealization?
💡 Hint: Think about how simplifying helps in analysis.
T/F: Lumped mass idealization assumes that all mass is concentrated at a single point.
💡 Hint: Remember how mass is distributed in buildings.
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Analyze how changing the stiffness of a floor affects the appropriateness of lumped mass idealization.
💡 Hint: Consider how structural response shifts with stiffness changes.
Discuss the implications of applying lumped mass idealization to a structure with significant torsional effects.
💡 Hint: Think about how weight distribution affects stability in uneven structures.
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