1.17.2 - Software for Vibration and Seismic Analysis
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Practice Questions
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What is modal analysis used for?
💡 Hint: Think about how structures react to vibrations.
Name one software used for seismic analysis.
💡 Hint: You can find many tools for structural analysis.
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What is the primary function of software like ETABS and SAP2000?
💡 Hint: Consider what type of analysis is crucial for earthquake engineering.
True or False: Nonlinear dynamic simulations only account for linear material behaviors.
💡 Hint: Think about how materials react during significant stress.
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Consider an existing multi-story building in an earthquake-prone area. Outline how an engineer would use software tools in assessing the structural integrity of this building during seismic events.
💡 Hint: Think about the different types of analyses and how they contribute to understanding structural performance.
Describe a scenario where using response spectrum analysis could significantly benefit the design of a new bridge in a seismically active region.
💡 Hint: Focus on the relation between ground motion characteristics and structural design.
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