17.2 - Need for Decoupling
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What is the purpose of decoupling in structural dynamics?
💡 Hint: Think about solving equations that are linked.
Define Modal Superposition in your own words.
💡 Hint: How do you combine results from individual tests?
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What does decoupling achieve in structural dynamics?
💡 Hint: Think about whether the process makes things easier or harder.
True or False: Modal superposition allows us to analyze the total response of a system by summing individual mode responses.
💡 Hint: Recall how we can combine steps in a calculation.
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A multi-story building has five degrees of freedom with known input accelerations. Describe the steps to implement modal superposition for analyzing its response.
💡 Hint: Break it down into steps—what happens first in analyzing a structure's response?
Discuss how failure to accurately apply decoupling could lead to issues during an earthquake. Provide examples.
💡 Hint: Think about the implications of disregarding individual contributions in a dynamic system.
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