11.16 - Time History Analysis of MDOF Systems
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What is Time History Analysis?
💡 Hint: What do we analyze to assess the response over time?
Name one numerical integration method used in time history analysis.
💡 Hint: This method balances stability and accuracy well.
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What is the primary purpose of time history analysis?
💡 Hint: Think about how this method is used for structures during earthquakes.
True or False: Ground acceleration is irrelevant in time history analysis.
💡 Hint: Consider what input data is needed for the analysis.
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A structural engineer needs to perform a time history analysis on a new hospital building. Given a set of ground acceleration data, explain how they would choose the appropriate time step and numerical method.
💡 Hint: Think about frequency and computational efficiency.
Evaluate the impact of damping on the dynamic response of an MDOF system using time history analysis. What role does the damping matrix play?
💡 Hint: Consider energy flow during dynamic loading.
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