Practice Use of Modal Analysis in Earthquake Response Spectra Method - 17.17 | 17. Decoupling of Equations of Motion | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 2
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Question 1

Easy

What is modal analysis?

💡 Hint: Consider how this method simplifies complex systems.

Question 2

Easy

Name one method for combining modal responses.

💡 Hint: Think about statistical independence.

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Question 1

What does modal analysis help engineers to do?

  • Compute static loads
  • Analyze dynamic responses
  • Design aesthetics

💡 Hint: Think about how it influences the understanding of structures under dynamic loads.

Question 2

True or False: The Response Spectrum Method can be used without modal analysis.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between these two analysis methods.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

If a building's eigenvalues are identified through modal analysis, how would you compute the response of the building under a specified earthquake spectrum?

💡 Hint: Remember how the eigenvalues help determine the natural frequencies.

Question 2

Critique the limitations of relying solely on modal analysis in predicting structural responses during significant seismic events.

💡 Hint: Consider what happens during strong ground motion.

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