18.2 - Multi-Degree-of-Freedom (MDOF) Systems
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What does MDOF stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about the degrees of motion a structure can have.
What does the mass matrix (M) represent in the equation of motion?
💡 Hint: Consider what affects how a structure moves.
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What does MDOF stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about degrees of freedom in physics.
True or False: The Mode Superposition Method is used to directly solve coupled equations.
💡 Hint: Consider the nature of the equations involved.
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A building has 5 floors with varying mass and stiffness characteristics. Develop a simulation using the Mode Superposition Method to determine how the building reacts to an earthquake.
💡 Hint: Consider how each floor's mass interacts with seismic waves.
Discuss the implications of ignoring nonlinear effects in the MDOF response during extreme loading scenarios.
💡 Hint: Reflect on real-world examples of structural failure.
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