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Inertia and damping are essential concepts in earthquake engineering that influence the seismic response of structures. Inertia refers to a mass's resistance to changes in its motion, while damping is the mechanism for dissipating energy in vibrating systems. Both principles are critical in dynamic analysis and design for earthquake resistance, affecting how structures respond during seismic events.
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Term: Inertia
Definition: A fundamental property of matter resisting changes in state of motion, described by Newton's First Law.
Term: Damping
Definition: The mechanism by which vibrational energy is dissipated, preventing sustained oscillation of structures.
Term: Damping Ratio
Definition: A non-dimensional quantity that measures the level of damping in a system, critical for evaluating structural response.
Term: Free Vibration
Definition: The motion of a structure after being disturbed, without any external forces acting on it.
Term: Forced Vibration
Definition: The response of a structure when subjected to external forces, leading to transient and steady-state vibrations.
Term: Tuned Mass Damper (TMD)
Definition: A device designed to reduce vibrations in a structure by creating an out-of-phase motion with the main structure.
Term: Smart Damping Systems
Definition: Advanced systems that adjust their damping properties in real-time based on sensor feedback.