5.11.2 - Fundamental Period Estimation
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Practice Questions
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What is the formula for calculating the natural period (T)?
💡 Hint: Think about how mass and stiffness are related to vibration.
Define effective mass.
💡 Hint: Consider which mass affects the overall motion.
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What is the formula to calculate the natural period (T) of an SDOF system?
💡 Hint: Remember how mass and stiffness interact.
True or False: Effective stiffness is not essential for determining the natural period of a structure.
💡 Hint: Think about what stiffness impacts in a structure's movement.
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Given a bridge with a mass of 8000 kg and stiffness of 25000 N/m, calculate the natural period and discuss its implications for seismic design.
💡 Hint: Use the natural period formula and consider its effects on design.
A building is designed with varying effective stiffness across its floors due to architectural features. Describe how an engineer would approach estimating the natural period.
💡 Hint: Consider how multi-directional features might complicate calculations.
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