Practice Definition - 4.2.1 | 4. Difference Between Static Forces and Dynamic Excitation | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 1
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4.2.1 - Definition

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Question 1 Easy

Define dynamic excitation in your own words.

💡 Hint: Think about how forces change in nature.

Question 2 Easy

List two examples of dynamic excitation.

💡 Hint: Consider events that cause movement.

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Question 1

What characterizes dynamic excitation?

Constant forces
Time-varying forces
Static loads

💡 Hint: Consider the definition of dynamic.

Question 2

True or False: Inertia effects are negligible in dynamic excitation.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about how movement is influenced by mass.

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Challenge 1 Hard

A suspended bridge is experiencing dynamic excitation from wind gusts. How would you approach determining its response to varying forces?

💡 Hint: Think of all methods engineers use to model changing forces.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design a simple structure that can handle dynamic loads and explain how different materials might affect its resilience.

💡 Hint: Consider the properties of materials and how they interact with forces.

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