16.8 - Numerical Solution Methods for MDOF Systems
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Practice Questions
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What is the main purpose of numerical integration in structural analysis?
💡 Hint: Think about the complexity of analytical solutions.
Name one time integration method used in dynamic analysis.
💡 Hint: Consider the methods discussed in class.
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What is a critical advantage of using numerical integration methods?
💡 Hint: Think about the nature of complex systems.
True or False: Modal truncation involves ignoring lower modes.
💡 Hint: Consider which modes have a stronger influence.
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You are tasked with analyzing a 10-storey building using the Newmark-beta method. Describe the steps you would take to implement this method for seismic analysis, including considerations for time step selection.
💡 Hint: Think about how time steps affect accuracy.
Explain how you would conduct modal truncation for a 6 DOF system where higher modes provide minimal contributions to the response.
💡 Hint: Consider the significance of mode contribution during seismic analysis.
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