32.4.1 - Equation of Motion for MDOF
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What does MDOF stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about how many ways a system can move.
Name one of the matrices in the equation of motion.
💡 Hint: These matrices represent different properties of the structure.
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What does the symbol [M] represent in the equation of motion?
💡 Hint: Think about what a structure's weight contributes to.
True or False: MDOF systems are less complex than SDOF systems.
💡 Hint: Consider how many different ways a structure can move.
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Given a simple 2-degree-of-freedom system with mass values of 2 kg and 3 kg, and stiffness values of 1000 N/m and 1500 N/m respectively, derive the equation of motion.
💡 Hint: Focus on putting together the mass and stiffness matrices.
Discuss the advantages and limitations of using MDOF models in structural analysis compared to SDOF models.
💡 Hint: Consider the practical applications of MDOF models in engineering.
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