Practice SDOF System: Formulation and Idealization - 5.4 | 5. Degrees of Freedom and SDOF | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 1
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5.4 - SDOF System: Formulation and Idealization

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does SDOF stand for?

💡 Hint: Think about how many independent motions it describes.

Question 2

Easy

Name one of the main elements of an SDOF system.

💡 Hint: Consider what you need to make an object move.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the main advantage of using an SDOF system in structural analysis?

  • It captures complex multi-modal behavior
  • It simplifies calculations
  • It accounts for torsional effects

💡 Hint: Think of a situation where simpler math might help.

Question 2

An SDOF system includes mass, stiffness, and damping. True or False?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Count the essential elements.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a 5 kg mass with a stiffness of 200 N/m, calculate the natural frequency of the SDOF system.

💡 Hint: Recall how the mass and stiffness relate to frequency.

Question 2

Explain how you would determine if a multi-story building can be idealized as an SDOF system.

💡 Hint: Think about how modes affect structural response.

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