11.1 - Characteristics of MDOF Systems
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Practice Questions
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Define what an MDOF system is.
💡 Hint: What does MDOF stand for?
Give one example of MDOF systems.
💡 Hint: Think of structures with multiple components that move.
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What does MDOF stand for?
💡 Hint: Focus on degrees and freedom in structural terms.
True or False: An SDOF system is sufficient for modeling the behavior of complex structures.
💡 Hint: Consider why multiple degrees might be necessary.
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Given a 3-story building modeled as an MDOF system, where each floor has different masses and stiffnesses, derive the coupled differential equations governing their motion.
💡 Hint: Think about how the motion of one floor affects the others.
Explain the impact of neglecting the coupled nature of MDOF systems in seismic design.
💡 Hint: Consider how dynamics should account for interactions, not just isolated events.
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