2.3.2 - Forced Vibration with Damping
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What is meant by forced vibration?
💡 Hint: Think about what external forces can cause movement in a structure.
Define transient response.
💡 Hint: Consider how the structure behaves right after a force is applied.
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What does the term 'forced vibration' refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about what initiates the vibration in this scenario.
True or False: Transient response persists indefinitely after an external force is removed.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to the vibrations after they’ve been initiated.
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Given a structure with a mass of 500 kg, a damping coefficient of 200 Ns/m, and a stiffness of 30000 N/m, calculate the damping ratio. Discuss its significance in designing for forced vibrations.
💡 Hint: Use the formula ζ = c/(2*sqrt(m*k)) and plug in the values.
Analyze how increasing the damping coefficient influences the transient and steady-state responses of a structure under forced vibration.
💡 Hint: Consider how energy dissipation connects to structural performance.
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