2.3 - Free and Forced Vibrations with Damping
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Define free vibration.
💡 Hint: Think of a pendulum swinging.
What is forced vibration?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens in an earthquake.
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What describes free vibration?
💡 Hint: Think about how a swing moves.
True or False: Damping increases peak amplitudes during resonance.
💡 Hint: Recall how damping affects oscillations.
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Explain how you would model a damped harmonic oscillator. Include the parameters and forces involved.
💡 Hint: Focus on how each part of the equation relates to physical properties.
Consider a building designed to withstand vibrations during an earthquake. Calculate the expected oscillation decay given specific damping ratio values.
💡 Hint: Use the formulas from the session to establish relationships in your calculations.
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