11.20 - Seismic Design Implications of MDOF Behavior
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What does MDOF stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about how many movements a structure can have.
Define base shear in your own words.
💡 Hint: Consider the force pushing a building laterally during an earthquake.
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What does MDOF stand for?
💡 Hint: What does the acronym represent in structural analysis?
Is base shear a critical component in seismic design?
💡 Hint: Consider why forces acting on structures need to be calculated.
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Discuss the relationship between base shear and seismic design. What factors influence the calculation of base shear?
💡 Hint: Consider the variables that affect a building's response during seismic events.
Create a design approach for an MDOF system that incorporates multi-mode analysis. What steps would you take to execute this analysis?
💡 Hint: Think about both the computational methods and the physical responses of the structure.
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