17.12 - Modal Participation Factors
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Practice Questions
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Define the modal participation factor and its significance.
💡 Hint: Focus on the contribution of modes.
What does the influence vector represent?
💡 Hint: Think about what ground motion impacts.
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What does the modal participation factor measure?
💡 Hint: Think about what specific role modes play.
True or False: The influence vector is always a vector of ones.
💡 Hint: Consider its use in loading scenarios.
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Given a building with a 4-mode shape and associated mass matrix, calculate the modal participation factors and the effective modal masses. Discuss which modes are critical for safety in your analysis.
💡 Hint: Document each step and ensure unit consistency.
Evaluate a scenario where ignoring higher modes could lead to failure in structural design during an earthquake. Support your findings with examples of real-life incidents.
💡 Hint: Research past earthquakes for tangible examples.
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