The Generalized SDOF: The equation of motion mz++kz p(t) The analysis method for normal SDOF can be readily applied to the above equation. The key step here is to determine the generalized mass, damping,stiffness and excitation for a given system. Note:the generalized properties are associated with the generalized displacement z(t) 闺 土本程李悦  The Generalized SDOF: • The equation of motion • The analysis method for normal SDOF can be readily applied to the above equation. • The key step here is to determine the generalized mass, damping, stiffness and excitation for a given system. Note: the generalized properties are associated with the generalized displacement z(t) mz cz kz p t    ( )