6.18.2 - Incremental Dynamic Analysis (IDA)
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Practice Questions
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What does IDA stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about the first letters of each word.
Why do engineers use IDA?
💡 Hint: What can we learn from different earthquake magnitudes?
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What is the primary purpose of Incremental Dynamic Analysis (IDA)?
💡 Hint: Think about the area of engineering concerned with earthquakes.
True or False: IDA can help identify the performance of a structure at various seismic intensities.
💡 Hint: Reflect on what IDA assesses.
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You are tasked with analyzing a 10-story building using IDA. Assume you apply scaled seismic motions and notice that it begins failing at a scale of 1.5. What design changes would you recommend to prevent failure?
💡 Hint: Think about what aspects of the structure would be weakest under increased load.
Develop a theoretical framework for using IDA to assess an existing building against retrofitting options. What analysis steps are necessary?
💡 Hint: Focus on the sequence of actions required for analysis.
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