12.12 - Modal Superposition for Earthquake Analysis
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Practice Questions
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What is the first step in the modal superposition method?
💡 Hint: Think about what you need to know before analyzing the structure's response.
What do we call the factors that measure how much each mode contributes to the response?
💡 Hint: They're important for understanding modal contributions!
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the first step in the modal superposition method?
💡 Hint: Focus on what you need before understanding the responses.
True or False: Modal superposition allows for uncoupled analysis of each mode's response.
💡 Hint: Consider how we break down complex interactions.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a structure with three natural frequencies, describe how you would use modal superposition to determine its response in detail.
💡 Hint: Break it down step by step.
Create a 2-DOF system model for a building and discuss how each mode contributes to its seismic response.
💡 Hint: Think about the influence of different system parameters!
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