6.8 - Solution Approaches for Base Excitation Problems
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Practice Questions
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What is Duhamel’s Integral used for?
💡 Hint: Think about how we integrate past inputs.
Define Impulse Response Function.
💡 Hint: Relate this to how systems remember past actions.
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What does Duhamel's Integral calculate?
💡 Hint: Think about how structures react to historical movements.
True or False: The Newmark-beta method can handle complex dynamic analyses.
💡 Hint: Consider its adaptability in engineering applications.
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A structure is subjected to ground motion defined by an acceleration history. Apply Duhamel's Integral to predict the displacement at specific intervals.
💡 Hint: Start by identifying the function you need to integrate and the time span you are interested in.
You are tasked with choosing between the Newmark-beta and Wilson-theta methods for a dynamic analysis. Determine which method you would use for a highly flexible structure and justify your choice.
💡 Hint: Think about the specific demands of the structure and the strengths of each method.
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