17.18 - Limitations of Modal Decoupling
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What assumption does modal decoupling primarily rely on?
💡 Hint: Think about the basic properties of materials under stress.
What is classically damped systems?
💡 Hint: Consider how structures react to vibrations.
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Modal decoupling assumes what kind of system behavior?
💡 Hint: Reflect on the properties of materials during stress.
True or False: Modal decoupling can consider the duration of seismic loads.
💡 Hint: Think about how we analyze seismic data.
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Discuss why relying solely on modal decoupling for analysis can lead to unsafe structural designs, citing specific examples from past earthquakes.
💡 Hint: Review case studies from recent seismic events.
Evaluate a structural design that utilizes modal decoupling. Identify potential shortcomings and suggest improved analytical methods.
💡 Hint: Think about alternative dynamic analyses.
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