5.4.4 - With Damping
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What is the primary role of damping in structural systems?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to energy in a vibrating structure.
Define the damping ratio (ζ).
💡 Hint: Remember the classification into underdamped, critically damped, and overdamped.
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What does the damping coefficient represent in the SDOF equation?
💡 Hint: Think of its role in reducing amplitude.
True or False: Damping improves stability in structural systems during dynamic loading.
💡 Hint: Recall how damping affects vibrations.
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A bridge is designed with a damping coefficient c of 50 N·s/m and a mass m of 1000 kg. Calculate the damping ratio (ζ) if the stiffness k is 2000 N/m.
💡 Hint: Use the relationship between mass, stiffness, and critical damping.
How would the response of an SDOF system change if the damping ratio increases from 0.5 to 1.0? Discuss the implications for structural design.
💡 Hint: Consider how quickly the structure returns to equilibrium.
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