Practice Modal Decomposition - 18.3.1 | 18. Concept of Mode Superposition | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 2
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18.3.1 - Modal Decomposition

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Question 1

Easy

What does modal decomposition allow us to represent in structural analysis?

💡 Hint: Think about how different modes contribute together.

Question 2

Easy

Define orthogonality in the context of mode shapes.

💡 Hint: Consider how two perpendicular lines do not influence each other.

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Question 1

What does modal decomposition allow us to analyze?

  • Only single-degree-of-freedom responses
  • Total dynamic response as a combination of modes
  • Static loads only

💡 Hint: Focus on the term 'dynamic response'.

Question 2

True or False: Orthogonality of modes is not necessary for effective modal decomposition.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about independent contributions.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Consider a 5-story building modeled as an MDOF system. Describe how you would approach modal decomposition to analyze its seismic response, focusing on the number of modes to consider.

💡 Hint: Think about how the height of the building affects the number of modes considered.

Question 2

Suppose you have a structure where higher modes significantly contribute to the response. Discuss the implications of truncating these higher modes during modal analysis.

💡 Hint: Consider the balance between computational efficiency and analysis accuracy.

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