Practice Translational vs Rotational SDOF - 6.12.3 | 6. Equations of Motion of SDOF System for Mass as well as Base Excitation | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 1
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6.12.3 - Translational vs Rotational SDOF

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is a translational SDOF system primarily used for?

💡 Hint: Think about structures that sway.

Question 2

Easy

What type of motion does a rotational SDOF system model?

💡 Hint: Consider towers or poles.

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Question 1

What is a key difference between translational and rotational SDOF systems?

  • Translational involves linear motion
  • while rotational involves angular displacement.
  • Both are identical in application.
  • Translational systems model overturning effects.

💡 Hint: Think about how each moves.

Question 2

True or False: Rotational SDOF systems are irrelevant for typical building analysis.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider what types of structures require rotational analysis.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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