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    The Response of a Multistory Building Structure to Seismic Ground Motion

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    French, David
    Advisor
    John Scharf; Mary Keeffe; Anthony Szpilka
    Date of Issue
    2000-04-01
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    https://scholars.carroll.edu/handle/20.500.12647/3414
    Title
    The Response of a Multistory Building Structure to Seismic Ground Motion
    Type
    thesis
    Abstract
    I used Mathematica, a computer algebra system, to write a program that models the response of a multistory building structure to seismic ground motion. The model uses a sinusoidal wave as the excitation, and includes viscous damping as an energy loss mechanism. The Mathematica program uses a numerical differential equation solver to generate the response, and presents a visual animation of the building’s vibration. With the results generated from such a model, one can begin to predict the sustainability of multistory buildings to various types of ground motions. This enables the proper design of buildings so that when earthquakes do strike, lives can be saved and damage can be minimized.
    Degree Awarded
    Bachelor's
    Semester
    Spring
    Department
    Mathematics, Engineering & Computer Science
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