16.8.2 - Modal Truncation
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What is modal truncation?
💡 Hint: Think about why not all modes are equally important.
How many dominant modes are typically considered in modal truncation?
💡 Hint: Recall the significance of those initial vibrations in seismic activity.
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What is the primary purpose of modal truncation?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens if you keep unnecessary details.
True or False: Only the first mode in an MDOF system is significant.
💡 Hint: Consider how many modes are typically retained in practice.
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Consider a 10-story building analyzed using modal truncation. Discuss how many modes might be retained and the rationale behind selecting them based on typical engineering practices.
💡 Hint: Think about balancing accuracy and computational efficiency.
Given a scenario where a structure exhibits closely spaced modes, describe how eliminating one mode could impact the analysis results.
💡 Hint: Consider the consequences of missing key vibrational characteristics.
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