Practice Factors Affecting Natural Frequency - 14.6 | 14. Natural Frequencies | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 1
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14.6 - Factors Affecting Natural Frequency

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What happens to natural frequency when mass is added to a structure?

💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between mass and frequency.

Question 2

Easy

Define the soft storey effect.

💡 Hint: Think about how strength varies within a structure.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the effect of adding mass to a structure?

  • Increases natural frequency
  • Decreases natural frequency
  • No effect

💡 Hint: Consider the physics of mass and frequency.

Question 2

True or False: Weak stiffness can make a structure more vulnerable in seismic events.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about structural integrity in vibrations.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Analyze a scenario where a high-rise building with uneven mass distribution is subjected to an earthquake. Discuss potential failures and suggest design improvements.

💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between structure design and earthquake impacts.

Question 2

Calculate the impact of changing boundary conditions on a specific structure's natural frequency. How would it differ if changed from fixed to pinned?

💡 Hint: Reflect on how the constraints influence frequency calculations.

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