Structural

MDOF
Dynamics
ROGRAM FEATURES
If the structure can assume a unique shape during its motion -> the SDOF Model
Provide exact dynamic response
If the structure takes more than one shape during its motion -> the SDOF Model: is
an approximation of the True dynamic behavior
Shear Building no rotation of the Horz. Section @ Floor Level
Have many features of cantilever beam deflected by shear force only
total mass is concentrated @ Floor Level
girders on the floors have infinite stiffness compared to columns
deformation is independent of axial force present in the columns

Stiffness Method: Stiffness Coefficient: kij = force @ i due to disp @ j

For the 3 Storey Building: E.O.M. (Equation of Motion)
Flexibility Method: Flexibility Coefficient: fij = disp @ i due to force @ j
For the 3 Storey Building: