7.11 - Real-World Application in Earthquake Engineering
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Practice Questions
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What does SDOF stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about what characterizes this type of system.
Why are SDOF systems simplified models?
💡 Hint: Consider the terms 'mass' and 'spring'.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does SDOF stand for?
💡 Hint: It's linked to a simplified model used in engineering.
True or False: SDOF systems are only applicable to very complex structures like skyscrapers.
💡 Hint: Consider their use in preliminary studies.
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Challenge Problems
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You are tasked with analyzing a building's response to a potential earthquake using an SDOF model. Explain how you would set up your analysis and what factors you would consider.
💡 Hint: Think about the mass-spring relationship.
Using knowledge of SDOF systems, propose a design modification to improve the earthquake resilience of a building in a high-risk zone.
💡 Hint: Consider how structures react to forces.
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