14.3.2 - Eigenvalue Problem
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Define the term 'eigenvalue' in the context of structural dynamics.
💡 Hint: Think about how this relates to how structures vibrate.
What does the stiffness matrix represent?
💡 Hint: Focus on the mechanical properties of materials.
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What does the matrix equation [K - ω²M]ϕ = 0 represent?
💡 Hint: Consider the type of analysis we are discussing.
True or False: Eigenvectors provide information about how a structure vibrates at a specific frequency.
💡 Hint: Think about how structures respond dynamically.
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Given a simple two-degree of freedom mass-spring system, derive the eigenvalue equation and find the natural frequencies if the stiffness matrix is K and mass matrix is M.
💡 Hint: Consider the dimensional consistency of the derived matrices during transformation.
Analyze a case where a structure experiences resonance due to a specific external forcing frequency. What mitigation strategies could be employed using eigenvalue analysis?
💡 Hint: Think about how to avoid matching frequencies.
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