5.8 - Significance of SDOF Models in Seismic Design
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What does SDOF stand for?
💡 Hint: It's about degrees of freedom.
Why are SDOF models used in seismic analysis?
💡 Hint: Think of simplicity in design.
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What does SDOF stand for?
💡 Hint: Focus on the 'freedom' aspect.
True or False: SDOF models provide an exact representation of building behavior during seismic events.
💡 Hint: Think about how they simplify structures.
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Given a multi-story building, create a simplified SDOF model by identifying the primary mode of vibration and explaining how this supports seismic design.
💡 Hint: Look at how responses differ during seismic activity.
Assess the limitations of using SDOF models for a tall building designed to resist seismic forces. Discuss in details the consequences of oversimplifying.
💡 Hint: Consider what complex dynamics might be ignored.
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