11. Multiple Degree of Freedom (MDOF) System
The chapter introduces Multiple Degrees of Freedom (MDOF) systems, emphasizing their importance in accurately modeling the dynamic behavior of structures under seismic loads. It covers the equations of motion, modal analysis, and response techniques, highlighting key properties like orthogonality and normalization of mode shapes. Various methods, including numerical techniques and the Modal Superposition Method, are explored to simplify dynamic analyses and ensure effective seismic design.
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What we have learnt
- MDOF systems require multiple independent coordinates for complete motion description.
- Mode shapes and natural frequencies are critical for understanding system dynamics.
- Numerical solution techniques are essential for analyzing large and complex structures.
Key Concepts
- -- Multiple Degrees of Freedom (MDOF)
- A mechanical or structural system that requires two or more independent coordinates (degrees of freedom) to describe its motion.
- -- Modal Analysis
- A technique to solve for the natural frequencies and mode shapes of a system, which helps understand its dynamic behavior under external loads.
- -- Orthogonality of Mode Shapes
- A property where mode shapes are orthogonal with respect to mass and stiffness matrices, allowing decoupling of equations of motion for simplified analysis.
- -- Modal Superposition Method
- A method of analyzing MDOF systems by transforming coupled differential equations into uncoupled modal equations for simplified computation.
- -- Base Shear
- The total lateral force induced at the base of a structure due to seismic activity, crucial for seismic design considerations.
- -- Rayleigh's Method
- An approximate method to quickly estimate the fundamental frequency of a structure using a trial shape function.
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