Response of Structures to Dynamic Loading Linear implies linear relation stress-strain Elastic means system regains its original

position when unload after being deformed during loading stage Elastic systems do not absorb any energy Inelastic systems absorb energy equal to the area enclosed by the curve. There are four types of systems that can exist, the elastic i.e. a, b etc. and the inelastic i.e. c, d etc. a) b) c) d) Linear elastic Non-linear elastic Elastic perfectly plastic Non-linear inelastic

Response is the structural system reaction to the demand.

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The above equation shows that the response of the structure is independent of the mass and stiffness properties of the system and it entirely depends on the structural systems natural time period and its damping ratio, as shown

The time required for a SDF system to complete a cycle of vibration during EQ ground excitation is very close to the natural time period of the system. Natural time period is in direct relation while the damping ratio is in indirect relation with the deformation response of the structural system.