2.3.3 - Resonance and Damping Effect
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What is resonance in a structural system?
💡 Hint: Think about how musical instruments resonate.
How does damping affect vibrations?
💡 Hint: Consider how shock absorbers work in vehicles.
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What occurs during resonance?
💡 Hint: Remember high vibrations at matching frequencies!
True or False: Damping completely prevents resonance.
💡 Hint: Consider the fact that resonance can still occur even with damping present.
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If a building has a natural frequency of 2 Hz and is subjected to an earthquake at a frequency of 2 Hz, what are the potential consequences if no damping is present?
💡 Hint: Consider the impact of matching frequencies.
Design a scenario where adding damping significantly changed the response of a system experiencing resonance. Describe the before and after effects.
💡 Hint: Think about different engineering applications and the prior consequences of non-damped systems.
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