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11.9 - Numerical Solution Techniques

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does FEM stand for?

💡 Hint: Think about the method used for analyzing complex structures.

Question 2

Easy

What is modal truncation?

💡 Hint: Consider why simplifying might be beneficial.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the primary advantage of using the Finite Element Method?

  • It is the fastest numerical method.
  • It simplifies complex structures into smaller elements.
  • It does not require computational power.

💡 Hint: Consider the way complex stories or structures are handled.

Question 2

True or False: The Power Method can find all the eigenvalues of a matrix.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember its specific function in matrix analysis.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Describe a detailed approach for analyzing a multi-span bridge using FEM and include considerations for material behavior.

💡 Hint: Focus on the steps of decomposition and calculation of properties.

Question 2

A tall building has undergone modal truncation. If the participating mass of the retained modes is only 80% of the total mass, what implications could this have on the accuracy of your seismic response predictions?

💡 Hint: Think about the need for accuracy in structural responses.

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