Practice Modal Analysis - 32.4.2 | 32. Response of Structures to Earthquake | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 3
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32.4.2 - Modal Analysis

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is modal analysis?

💡 Hint: Think about why we need to analyze movements.

Question 2

Easy

Name one benefit of using mode shapes.

💡 Hint: Consider the patterns of movement.

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Question 1

What is the focus of modal analysis?

  • To predict static loads
  • To simplify dynamic analysis
  • To analyze only one degree of freedom

💡 Hint: Think about why we use this method.

Question 2

True or False: Mode superposition helps in calculating the total response of the structure.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Reflect on response contributions.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Consider a building with five floors. Describe how modal analysis can assist architects in ensuring safety during an earthquake through the evaluation of mode shapes.

💡 Hint: Reflect on safety considerations in design.

Question 2

A civil engineer utilizes the mode superposition method for a high-rise structure. Describe the steps involved in applying this method for seismic analysis.

💡 Hint: Consider how you isolate and sum responses.

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