9.4 - Response of Damped SDOF System to Unit Impulse
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What is the general form of the equation of motion for a damped SDOF system?
💡 Hint: Think about forces in motion.
What does the Dirac delta function represent?
💡 Hint: Consider it as a force at a single moment.
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What does the damping ratio less than 1 indicate?
💡 Hint: Remember the definitions of damping.
True or False: The Dirac delta function is used to represent a continuous force over time.
💡 Hint: Think about impulse characteristics.
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A damped SDOF system has a mass of 3 kg, a damping coefficient of 0.6 N·s/m, and a stiffness of 12 N/m. Calculate the critical damping ratio and interpret its significance.
💡 Hint: Utilize the formula for damping ratio and evaluate the system's behavior.
If you increase the damping coefficient in a system while keeping mass and stiffness constant, describe the effect on the oscillation frequency and stability.
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between damping, frequency, and stability performance.
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