15.3.2 - Normalization of Mode Shapes
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What is the purpose of normalizing mode shapes?
💡 Hint: Think about comparisons in structural dynamics.
Name one technique used for the normalization of mode shapes.
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship with either mass or stiffness.
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What is the main goal of normalizing mode shapes?
💡 Hint: Think about why we might want to compare different modes.
Mass normalization ensures the energy is balanced across modes.
💡 Hint: Consider the energy aspect when thinking of normalization.
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Given a cantilever beam with a uniform mass distribution, derive the equations for both mass and stiffness normalization for its first mode shape.
💡 Hint: Consider the parameters of uniform mass and the boundary conditions.
Evaluate how the lack of normalization could lead to misinterpretation in structural performance assessments in seismically active regions.
💡 Hint: Think about how unstandardized measurements affect safety analysis.
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