4.2 - Dynamic Excitation
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What is dynamic excitation?
💡 Hint: Think about loads that change over time.
Name one example of a dynamic load.
💡 Hint: Consider natural disasters affecting structures.
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What distinguishes dynamic excitation from static loads?
💡 Hint: Consider the behavior of forces during natural events.
True or False: Inertia effects are negligible in dynamic excitation.
💡 Hint: Think about how mass reacts to changes.
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A building is designed to withstand static loads only. During an earthquake, it experiences significant amplifications due to resonance. Discuss the implications and what design changes could improve its resilience.
💡 Hint: Think about how structures are tested for various load types.
From the above equation of motion, determine how would you modify the response of a structure under dynamic loading if the damping matrix C is increased. Explain the effects this could have.
💡 Hint: Consider how damping affects oscillations in physical systems.
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