Practice Application (5.3.3) - Degrees of Freedom and SDOF - Earthquake Engineering

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Question 1.
What is a lumped mass model?
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Think about how real mass distribution is represented in a simpler form.
Question 2.
Name one application of lumped mass models.
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It's one of the methods used to analyze seismic performance.
3Question 3.
What is the primary purpose of a lumped mass model?
- To represent distributed mass
- To simplify complex structural analysis
- To account for every detail
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Think about why complexity might be reduced in analyses.
4Question 4.
True or False: Modal analysis is only relevant for low-rise buildings.
- True
- False
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Consider the versatility of this analysis method.
Question 5.
Explain how you would apply a lumped mass model to a multi-story building. What factors would you consider?
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Think about which floors contribute most to mass participation.
Question 6.
Given data from an earthquake event, outline a step-by-step approach using time history analysis to evaluate a structure's performance.
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What steps lead from data collection to performance assessment?

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