Practice Modal Truncation - 16.8.2 | 16. Introduction to MDOF Systems | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 2
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16.8.2 - Modal Truncation

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is modal truncation?

💡 Hint: Think about why not all modes are equally important.

Question 2

Easy

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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Question 1

What is the primary purpose of modal truncation?

  • To include all vibrational modes
  • To simplify analyses by focusing on significant modes
  • To increase computational load

💡 Hint: Think about what happens if you keep unnecessary details.

Question 2

True or False: Only the first mode in an MDOF system is significant.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how many modes are typically retained in practice.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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