Practice Equation of Motion for MDOF - 32.4.1 | 32. Response of Structures to Earthquake | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 3
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32.4.1 - Equation of Motion for MDOF

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does MDOF stand for?

💡 Hint: Think about how many ways a system can move.

Question 2

Easy

Name one of the matrices in the equation of motion.

💡 Hint: These matrices represent different properties of the structure.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does the symbol [M] represent in the equation of motion?

  • Stiffness Matrix
  • Mass Matrix
  • Damping Matrix

💡 Hint: Think about what a structure's weight contributes to.

Question 2

True or False: MDOF systems are less complex than SDOF systems.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how many different ways a structure can move.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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