Practice Computational Approaches - 9.15 | 9. Impulse and Response to Unit Impulse | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 1
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9.15 - Computational Approaches

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the primary purpose of using computational approaches in impulse response analysis?

💡 Hint: Consider the limitations of analytical methods.

Question 2

Easy

Name one common software used in structural analysis.

💡 Hint: Think of popular programming tools in engineering.

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Question 1

What is the purpose of employing numerical techniques in structural dynamics?

  • To simplify calculations
  • To handle complexities of dynamic inputs
  • To eliminate experimental data

💡 Hint: Think about the challenges faced with real-world systems.

Question 2

True or False: The Newmark-beta method is a software application for calculating structural responses.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider what constitutes a method versus an application.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Using the Newmark-beta method, simulate the displacement of a 5-story building under an impulse force and analyze the results. Discuss the expected outcomes on building stability.

💡 Hint: Consider the input force's nature and the building's dynamic properties.

Question 2

Consider a structure with known damping ratios and natural frequencies. Discuss the implications of using Runge-Kutta methods for dynamic response analysis versus simpler numerical methods. What would you expect to find?

💡 Hint: Reflect on precision and accuracy in computational methods.

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