2.4.1 - Energy Balance in Vibrating Systems
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Practice Questions
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What type of energy is lost due to damping?
💡 Hint: It's the energy that doesn’t go into motion but gets lost.
Define kinetic energy in a vibrating system.
💡 Hint: Think about movement!
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What does 'E' represent in the energy balance equation?
💡 Hint: Think of it as the sum of all types of energy.
True or False: Damping increases the total energy in a vibrating system.
💡 Hint: Consider energy loss mechanisms.
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A structure experiences a seismic load that input utilizes 5000 J of energy. If the system has a total potential energy of 1500 J and kinetic energy of 1000 J, how much energy is dissipated due to damping?
💡 Hint: Use the energy balance formula.
How does the rate of energy dissipation affect the vibrational frequency of a system? Discuss its implications for designing earthquake-resistant structures.
💡 Hint: Consider how damping changes structural responses.
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