CEE511 Structural Dynamics

Fall Semester 2012-2013

Homework #10

(Due Wednesday, December 12, 2012)

Submit to Prof. Lynchs Mailbox in 2340 GG Brown
Multiple Degree of Freedom Systems Spectral Analysis

A lumped mass undamped structural system is shown below:

p1(t)
m2
p2(t)
10 k
k2
t (seconds)
0.1

m1
p1(t)

p2(t)
20 k

k1

t (seconds)
0.1

For the system:

(a) Perform a response history analysis using modal superposition method to:
i. determine the displacement response of the structure due to the impulsive loads shown
in the figure
ii. plot the displacement time history for each floor
iii. determine the maximum displacement on each floor
iv. determine the maximum floor shear forces
(b) Use the impulse response spectrum to:
i. compute the absolute maximum displacement per each floor
ii. estimate the displacement response per each floor using the SRSS method
iii. estimate the floor shear forces using the SRSS method
(c) Comment on the solutions obtained in Parts (a) and (b)

Assume the structural system is initially at rest

Structural Properties:
o m1 = 136 lb-sec2/in
o m2 = 66 lb-sec2/in
o k1 = 30,700 lb/in
o k2 = 44,300 lb/in
Figures from Biggs, Introduction to Structural Dynamics, show the maximum
response of SDOF (undamped) system subjected to rectangular and triangular
load pulses having zero rising time.