6.12.1 - Criteria for Idealization
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What does SDOF stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about what it means in terms of motion.
List one criterion for idealizing a structure as an SDOF system.
💡 Hint: Focus on how mass is arranged.
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What does SDOF stand for?
💡 Hint: It relates to the number of coordinates needed to describe motion.
True or False: The dominant first mode of vibration is often neglected in seismic design.
💡 Hint: Think about its significance in structural dynamics.
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Given a multi-story building with varied stiffness, explain how you could approach simplifying it into an SDOF system.
💡 Hint: Use the criteria we discussed for breakdown.
Discuss the limits of idealizing a tall, asymmetrical structure into an SDOF system. What might be lost?
💡 Hint: Focus on what characteristics make a structure complex.
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