11.5 - Normalization of Mode Shapes
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Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of normalizing mode shapes?
💡 Hint: Think about why we adjust values in mathematical functions.
What does mass normalization require?
💡 Hint: Review the conditions for mass normalization.
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What is the main purpose of normalizing mode shapes?
💡 Hint: Think about the reasons for adjusting values in mathematics.
True or False: Stiffness normalization and mass normalization are identical.
💡 Hint: What aspects do each method pertain to?
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Given a 3-DOF system with mode shapes and their corresponding mass and stiffness matrices, normalize the mode shapes using both methods and discuss the outcomes.
💡 Hint: Set up the equations based on mass and stiffness for normalization.
Identify a real-world application where normalization of mode shapes is critical. Discuss the implications of incorrectly normalized shapes in that context.
💡 Hint: Reflect on structures impacted by seismic events and the degree of accuracy needed.
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