6.12.3 - Translational vs Rotational SDOF
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What is a translational SDOF system primarily used for?
💡 Hint: Think about structures that sway.
What type of motion does a rotational SDOF system model?
💡 Hint: Consider towers or poles.
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What is a key difference between translational and rotational SDOF systems?
💡 Hint: Think about how each moves.
True or False: Rotational SDOF systems are irrelevant for typical building analysis.
💡 Hint: Consider what types of structures require rotational analysis.
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Imagine a high-rise building subject to lateral seismic forces. Discuss how a translational SDOF system could be implemented to analyze its reactions.
💡 Hint: Consider how the structure reacts as a unit.
A slender communications tower is swaying under strong wind conditions. Explain how the rotational SDOF system helps predict its stability and potential for failure.
💡 Hint: Think about how rotation affects the balance.
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