Practice Lumped Mass Idealization - 6.12.2 | 6. Equations of Motion of SDOF System for Mass as well as Base Excitation | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 1
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6.12.2 - Lumped Mass Idealization

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is lumped mass idealization?

💡 Hint: Think about how mass is represented in structural models.

Question 2

Easy

Why do engineers use lumped mass idealization?

💡 Hint: Consider the benefits of reducing complexity.

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Question 1

What does the lumped mass idealization focus on in structural modeling?

  • Concentration of mass
  • Total mass distribution
  • Column height

💡 Hint: Think about how the masses are represented in the model.

Question 2

True or False: Damping is not considered in lumped mass idealization.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember the role of energy dissipation.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A 6-story building is modeled using lumped mass idealization with masses of 1000 kg per floor. If each spring representing stiffness has a constant of 5000 N/m, calculate the natural frequency of the system.

💡 Hint: Remember the formula for calculating natural frequency.

Question 2

Discuss how using lumped mass idealization could impact the seismic design of a complex structure fitted with numerous irregularities.

💡 Hint: Consider the balance between simplification and accuracy in structural behavior.

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