2.2.3.1 - Viscous Damping
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What is viscous damping?
💡 Hint: Think about how vibration energy is managed in structures.
State the equation for viscous damping.
💡 Hint: What does 'F' represent in the context of damping?
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What is the basic principle of viscous damping?
💡 Hint: Remember the equation F = c·u˙(t).
True or False: Viscous damping reduces energy dissipation in structures.
💡 Hint: Think about the function of damping.
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Given a damping coefficient of 20 Ns/m and a maximum velocity of 8 m/s, calculate the maximum damping force. Discuss what that means for structural design.
💡 Hint: Use the damping force equation.
A structure is designed to resist earthquake forces with a damping ratio of 0.5. How does this ratio affect its performance compared to a structure with a damping ratio of 0.2?
💡 Hint: Compare the effects of different damping ratios on performance.
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