Practice Response Spectrum Method for MDOF Systems - 11.17 | 11. Multiple Degree of Freedom (MDOF) System | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 1
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11.17 - Response Spectrum Method for MDOF Systems

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the first step you take when applying the Response Spectrum Method?

💡 Hint: Think about breaking down motion into simpler components.

Question 2

Easy

What does SRSS stand for in the context of combining modal responses?

💡 Hint: It includes summing squares and then taking a square root.

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Question 1

What is the main purpose of the Response Spectrum Method?

  • To solely analyze thermal properties
  • To estimate peak seismic responses
  • To eliminate the need for modal analysis

💡 Hint: Remember the focus of this method relates to seismic activity.

Question 2

True or False: The Complete Quadratic Combination method is only used for widely spaced modal frequencies.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Reflect on the characteristics of ERSS and CQC methods.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a building with two significant modes, the first has a frequency of 2 Hz and the second has 4 Hz. The response spectrum shows peak displacements of 3 cm and 1.5 cm, respectively. Calculate the combined peak response using the SRSS method.

💡 Hint: Think about how to calculate the square of each displacement and sum them before taking the square root.

Question 2

An engineer assesses a complex bridge using both SRSS and CQC methods for modal response combinations. She finds significant differences in results. Explain the potential impact of using the wrong method.

💡 Hint: Consider how correlations between modes can affect overall response estimations.

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