5.7.3 - Numerical Solution Techniques
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Practice Questions
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Define what is meant by a Single Degree of Freedom (SDOF) system.
💡 Hint: Think about how many coordinates define the motion.
Name two time-stepping methods discussed in this section.
💡 Hint: They're both key methods for incremental calculations.
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What are the two primary time-stepping methods used in SDOF analysis?
💡 Hint: Recall the methods mentioned in the section.
True or False: A Fourier Transform helps analyze only time-domain data.
💡 Hint: Think about the data transformation context.
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Analyze the response of a cantilever beam with a mass at the top when subjected to a sinusoidal loading condition using the Newmark-beta method. Include initial conditions and parameter values.
💡 Hint: Start with the beam's properties and define how the external sinusoidal force is applied.
Compare the effectiveness of time-stepping methods versus frequency domain methods in predicting response during non-constant seismic events.
💡 Hint: Consider situations where ground motion varies significantly over time.
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