Practice Limitations of SDOF Modeling - 6.17 | 6. Equations of Motion of SDOF System for Mass as well as Base Excitation | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 1
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6.17 - Limitations of SDOF Modeling

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does SDOF stand for?

💡 Hint: It refers to a system modeled with just one motion coordinate.

Question 2

Easy

Name one limitation of SDOF modeling.

💡 Hint: Think about complex structures during earthquakes.

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Question 1

What is a major limitation of SDOF models?

  • They can model torsion effectively
  • They accurately represent higher modes
  • They simplify complex structures

💡 Hint: Think about the focus of SDOF models.

Question 2

True or False: SDOF models are always sufficient for structural analysis.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider cases where more than one degree of freedom is necessary.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Evaluate the effectiveness of SDOF modeling in the context of a historical structure facing modern seismic loads. What considerations for MDOF would apply?

💡 Hint: Research historical building codes and their adaptations to seismic events.

Question 2

Consider a new architectural design for a mixed-use high-rise. Outline the steps you would take to decide between SDOF and MDOF modeling.

💡 Hint: Consider structural features like asymmetry and varying stiffness.

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