5.5.2 - Steps for Idealization
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What is the first step in the idealization of a structure?
💡 Hint: Think about how the structure will move during an earthquake.
Where do we typically lump the mass for most structures?
💡 Hint: Consider where the greatest forces apply during seismic events.
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What is the primary purpose of idealizing a structure as SDOF?
💡 Hint: Recall why we want to make our analysis simpler.
True or False: We only consider lateral movements in SDOF systems.
💡 Hint: Think about what types of displacements are included.
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Given a 10-story building with uniform mass distribution, describe how you would approach the idealization process for seismic analysis.
💡 Hint: Step through each idealization step.
A building's seismic analysis shows high sensitivity to stiffness changes. Discuss how you would adjust the idealization process in this case.
💡 Hint: Think about how structural adjustments affect your model.
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