Practice - Frequency Ratios and Modal Participation
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Practice Questions
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What is a frequency ratio?
💡 Hint: Think about how forces influence a structure.
What does the modal participation factor measure?
💡 Hint: Consider the impact of different vibration modes.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the condition for resonance to occur?
💡 Hint: Think about when vibrations are amplified.
True or False: The modal participation factor indicates how much a specific mode shapes the total response.
💡 Hint: Remember the role of different modes.
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Challenge Problems
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A structure shows a natural frequency of 3 Hz. During an earthquake, the ground motion was recorded with a frequency of 3 Hz. Discuss the potential implications for the structure.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the concepts of resonance and frequency.
In a multi-storey building, it has been observed that the first mode contributes 70% to the overall response. What does this imply for the design and analysis of the building?
💡 Hint: Think about how modal participation informs engineering decisions.
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