11.4 - Orthogonality of Mode Shapes
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What does it mean for mode shapes to be orthogonal?
💡 Hint: Think about how distinct vectors can behave in a space.
Write down the expression for mass orthogonality.
💡 Hint: Recall the components of the mass matrix and that it relates to mode shapes.
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What does mass orthogonality imply?
💡 Hint: Think about how vectors interact geometrically.
True or False: Stiffness orthogonality means that mode shapes can be solved together without difficulty.
💡 Hint: Consider how dividing tasks can alleviate complexity.
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A structure experiences vibrations with known mode shapes. If you are tasked with computing responses to dynamic loading, how would orthogonality assist you?
💡 Hint: Focus on the separability of the equations.
Consider a scenario where a set of mode shapes were not orthogonal. What consequences could arise in terms of computational efficiency?
💡 Hint: Think about how overlapping vectors affect problem-solving.
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