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15.2. Mathematical Formulation of Mode Shapes
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What does the mass matrix [M] represent?
Hint
Think about how mass affects motion.
- 2.
What is a mode shape?
Hint
It often changes during vibrations.
- 3.
What does the mass matrix [M] contain?
- Stiffness properties
- Mass distribution
- Deformation data
Hint
Remember what mass contributes to motion.
- 4.
True or False: The eigenvalue problem helps engineers calculate the stiffness of a structure.
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Hint
Think about what information helps in structure analysis.
- 5.
Given a simple MDOF system with a mass ratio of 2:1, derive the eigenvalues and mode shapes.
Hint
Think of how mass ratios affect frequency.
- 6.
Examine a structure with uneven mass distribution and predict how it will affect its mode shapes.
Hint
Consider examples of structures you've learned about.
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