5.6 - Damped and Undamped Systems
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Practice Questions
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Define undamped free vibration.
💡 Hint: Think about systems that keep moving indefinitely.
What is the role of a damping ratio?
💡 Hint: It can be categorized into three types.
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What is the equation for undamped free vibration?
💡 Hint: Recall the standard form of motion equations.
True or False: Damping always reduces the amplitude of vibration.
💡 Hint: Think about energy loss in systems.
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Explain how different damping ratios would affect the design and choice of materials in a seismic structure.
💡 Hint: Consider the repercussions of oscillation in real-world scenarios.
Analyze a lightly damped system with a damping ratio of 0.2 tasked with withstanding an earthquake. What issues may arise?
💡 Hint: Reflect on examples of buildings with poor performance in quakes.
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