10.7 - Duhamel’s Integral for Zero Initial Conditions
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What are the initial conditions assumed for Duhamel's Integral in earthquake engineering?
💡 Hint: Recall how structures behave before seismic events.
Why is it significant to assume zero initial conditions?
💡 Hint: Think about the state of buildings before an earthquake.
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What initial conditions does Duhamel's Integral typically assume?
💡 Hint: Think about how structures are positioned before an earthquake.
True or False: Adding a homogeneous solution is necessary when initial conditions are zero.
💡 Hint: Recall the definitions of homogeneous and particular solutions.
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Consider a two-story building that experienced a minor tremor just before a significant earthquake. Discuss how this pre-stress might affect the analysis using Duhamel's Integral.
💡 Hint: Focus on why initial vibrations must be accounted for.
Analyzing a tall skyscraper under a predefined external load, if one finds unexpected oscillations, what might this suggest about the original assumptions regarding initial conditions?
💡 Hint: Think about the implications for structural integrity and dynamic behavior.
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