Practice Extension to Multi-Degree-of-Freedom (MDOF) Systems - 9.14 | 9. Impulse and Response to Unit Impulse | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

Define what an MDOF system is in your own words.

💡 Hint: Think about structures and how parts can move independently.

Question 2

Easy

What do the matrices [M], [C], and [K] represent?

💡 Hint: Consider the physical properties of structures.

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Question 1

What does the matrix [M] in the MDOF equation represent?

  • A) Damping
  • B) Stiffness
  • C) Mass

💡 Hint: Consider what mass contributes to in dynamic systems.

Question 2

True or False: The impulse response matrix H(t) relates the response of only one degree of freedom to a unit impulse.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Look at the definition of impulse response.

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Question 1

Given a 3-DOF system with mass values of [1,2,1] kg and stiffness values of [4,3,4] N/m, derive the equations of motion and identify eigenvalues.

💡 Hint: Use matrix representations to form the equations.

Question 2

Consider a structure modeled as a 2-DOF MDOF system subjected to an impulse. Explain how the system's total response can be calculated using modal analysis.

💡 Hint: Recall the steps of modal analysis and response calculation.

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