6.8.1 - Duhamel’s Integral
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What does Duhamel's Integral help us predict for structures?
💡 Hint: Think about structural dynamics and earthquake impacts.
What is an impulse response function?
💡 Hint: Consider how systems react to sudden forces.
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What does Duhamel's Integral help predict in structural engineering?
💡 Hint: Focus on what happens to the structure during an earthquake.
True or False: The impulse response function is not essential for using Duhamel's integral.
💡 Hint: Consider how integral calculations depend on input functions.
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Given an impulse response function and a set of ground motion data, outline the steps to calculate structural displacement. Include possible outcomes from the analysis.
💡 Hint: Focus on each step in the integration process and what it reveals about the structure's safety.
Evaluate the implications of using Duhamel's Integral in non-linear systems. Discuss what challenges arise.
💡 Hint: Consider the impact of linear vs non-linear modeling on results.
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