5.8.1 - Understanding Fundamental Response
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Practice Questions
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What does SDOF stand for?
💡 Hint: Look at the definition of the acronym.
What is one major benefit of using SDOF models?
💡 Hint: Think about how we visualize structural responses.
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What is the primary purpose of SDOF models in structural analysis?
💡 Hint: Think about what SDOF stands for.
True or False: Resonance can only be beneficial during seismic events.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when a swing is pushed at the right frequency.
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Consider a building designed as an SDOF system. How would its design change if it were subject to resonance during seismic events?
💡 Hint: Reflect on the effects of resonance we've discussed.
Discuss the adjustments needed for multi-story buildings when transitioning from SDOF to MDOF analyses.
💡 Hint: Think about how multiple degrees of freedom change the dynamics compared to a single focus.
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