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5.5.1 - When Can Structures Be Idealized as SDOF?

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does SDOF stand for?

💡 Hint: What do the initials SDOF represent in structural terms?

Question 2

Easy

Name one type of building suitable for SDOF modeling.

💡 Hint: Think about buildings that don't have many stories.

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Question 1

What type of structures can be idealized as SDOF systems?

  • Irregular high-rise buildings
  • Regular low-rise buildings
  • Bridges

💡 Hint: Think about the characteristics of buildings with fewer stories.

Question 2

Effective mass is crucial in SDOF models because:

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the role of mass in structural reactions.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a five-story building with one dominant mode of vibration, describe how it can be idealized as an SDOF system for design purposes. Include practical implications.

💡 Hint: What parts of the building matter most in understanding vibrations?

Question 2

Create a comparative analysis of a regular low-rise building versus an irregular high-rise building in terms of their suitability for SDOF idealization.

💡 Hint: Compare uniformity and complexity in building structures.

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