9.13. Experimental Determination of Impulse Response

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the purpose of an impact hammer test?

   Hint

   Think about testing how structures react when struck suddenly.

2. 2.

   What does laser vibrometry measure?

   Hint

   Consider methods that don’t touch the structure!

3. 3.

   What is the purpose of experimentally determining impulse response?

   • To measure temperatures
   • To assess structural behavior
   • To calculate weight

   Hint

   Focus on structural dynamics.

4. 4.

   True or False: Laser vibrometry requires contact with the structure.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about contact versus non-contact methods.

5. 5.

   Design a comprehensive testing plan to determine the impulse response of a high-rise building using all three experimental methods.

   Hint

   Identify the need for a thorough approach balancing detail and verification.

6. 6.

   Critically assess the potential limitations of each testing method in determining impulse response.

   Hint

   Consider real-life obstacles that could affect data collection.