32.6 - Nonlinear Structural Response
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Practice Questions
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What is material nonlinearity?
💡 Hint: Think about how materials behave when subjected to high stress.
What does geometric nonlinearity refer to?
💡 Hint: Consider how buildings might sway during strong earthquakes.
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What is the primary cause of material nonlinearity?
💡 Hint: Think of the stress-strain relationship.
True or False: Hysteresis models are only applicable under linear loading.
💡 Hint: Consider the purpose of hysteresis in material response.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a structure that experiences significant yielding under seismic load, explain how you would approach modeling it using hysteresis models.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the cyclic loading and look for the model that best captures real conditions.
You must analyze a multi-story building with large displacements during an earthquake. How would geometric nonlinearity affect your design considerations?
💡 Hint: Think about how the building's stability and safety are influenced by geometry.
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