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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What is the formula for calculating the natural period (T)?
💡 Hint: Think about how mass and stiffness are related to vibration.
Question 2
Easy
Define effective mass.
💡 Hint: Consider which mass affects the overall motion.
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Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What is the formula to calculate the natural period (T) of an SDOF system?
- T = 2π√(m/k)
- T = m/k
- T = k/m
💡 Hint: Remember how mass and stiffness interact.
Question 2
True or False: Effective stiffness is not essential for determining the natural period of a structure.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Think about what stiffness impacts in a structure's movement.
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
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.
Question 2
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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