Practice Mathematical Representation in Dynamic Systems - 2.1.3 | 2. Concept of Inertia and Damping | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 1
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2.1.3 - Mathematical Representation in Dynamic Systems

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is inertia?

💡 Hint: Think of why a heavy object is hard to push.

Question 2

Easy

Name the components of the equation of motion.

💡 Hint: How many terms are in the equation?

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does 'm' in the equation of motion stand for?

  • Acceleration
  • Mass
  • Force

💡 Hint: Consider what is being resisted in motion.

Question 2

True or False: Damping increases the amplitude of vibrations.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: What is damping supposed to do?

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a mass of 500 kg and a damping coefficient of 10 Ns/m, if the external force acting on a system is 2000 N, calculate the acceleration.

💡 Hint: Use the basic equation of motion.

Question 2

Explain how designing an earthquake-resistant structure changes when the mass of the structure is increased. Consider the effect on inertia forces.

💡 Hint: Think about the implications of increased inertia.

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