5.5.3 - Effective Parameters
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Define effective mass in the context of SDOF systems.
💡 Hint: Think about how mass influences motion.
What does effective stiffness represent?
💡 Hint: Consider elasticity and structure stability.
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What does effective mass represent in SDOF systems?
💡 Hint: Focus on mass contribution during dynamic loads.
Effective stiffness influences the structural response during seismic events.
💡 Hint: Remember how stiffness affects movement.
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Given an SDOF structure with an effective mass of 500 kg and an effective stiffness of 10000 N/m, calculate the natural frequency.
💡 Hint: Use the formula ω = √(k/m) to find the frequency.
If an effective damping ratio is 0.05, how does this affect the structural response during a seismic event?
💡 Hint: Consider how damping impacts vibrations and movement.
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