7.13 - Logarithmic Decrement (δ)
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Define logarithmic decrement.
💡 Hint: Think about how you can quantify a decrease in something.
What does 'damping' refer to in a mechanical context?
💡 Hint: It's related to how systems lose energy during vibrations.
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What does logarithmic decrement measure?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to the amplitude over multiple cycles.
True or False: Larger values of logarithmic decrement indicate more damping in a system.
💡 Hint: Consider how you would describe a damped vibration's behavior.
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You are testing a structure subjected to dynamic forces. In the first cycle, the amplitude is measured at 12 units, and in the fifth cycle, it is measured at 2 units. Calculate the logarithmic decrement and discuss how this informs the structural integrity of the system.
💡 Hint: Ensure you recognize that n = 4 due to the fifth cycle.
A mechanical system features oscillation with an observed decay of amplitude from 20 to 5 over 6 cycles. Calculate the logarithmic decrement and analyze what this indicates about the system's damping capacity.
💡 Hint: Consider the implications of magnitude when relating to resonance.
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