15.8 - Experimental Determination of Mode Shapes
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What is ambient vibration testing?
💡 Hint: Think about natural influences affecting structures.
What is the purpose of impact hammer testing?
💡 Hint: Consider how you create sound with a drum.
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What method uses natural environmental vibrations to assess structures?
💡 Hint: Consider what 'ambient' means concerning testing.
True or False: Shake table testing provides a direct simulation of an earthquake's effects on a structure.
💡 Hint: Think about the purpose of simulating an earthquake.
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Describe a scenario where ambient vibration testing might be preferred over shake table testing. Justify your answer.
💡 Hint: Consider the advantages of non-invasive methods.
Propose a comprehensive plan to assess a high-rise building's seismic response using all three testing methods. Include steps for each method.
💡 Hint: Think about how different methods complement each other in data collection.
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