Practice Use of SDOF Systems in Seismic Isolation and Energy Dissipation - 5.14 | 5. Degrees of Freedom and SDOF | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 1
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5.14 - Use of SDOF Systems in Seismic Isolation and Energy Dissipation

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does SDOF stand for?

💡 Hint: Think about how many directions the system can move.

Question 2

Easy

Name one type of energy dissipating device.

💡 Hint: Consider types of dampers commonly used in buildings.

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Question 1

What does SDOF stand for?

  • Single Degree of Flexibility
  • Single Degree of Freedom
  • Single Distribution of Forces

💡 Hint: Focus on how the movement is defined in the system.

Question 2

True or False: Energy dissipating devices are tested in SDOF systems before integration into MDOF frameworks.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall the steps in the testing phase of these devices.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a conceptual two-mass SDOF system for an office building. Describe how you'd implement effective period management to enhance its seismic performance.

💡 Hint: Consider the properties of the building materials and expected seismic forces.

Question 2

Evaluate the potential consequences if energy dissipating devices were not tested on SDOF systems before MDOF integration.

💡 Hint: Reflect on the importance of reliability and performance under designed conditions.

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