Practice Mode Shapes (14.4.2) - Natural Frequencies - Earthquake Engineering - Vol 1
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Question 1 Easy

What is a mode shape?

💡 Hint: Think about how a structure moves when it vibrates.

Question 2 Easy

Why are mode shapes important?

💡 Hint: Consider their role during earthquakes.

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Question 1

What does a mode shape describe?

The weight of the structure
The pattern of deformation
The color of the building

💡 Hint: Think of how a building moves during an earthquake.

Question 2

True or False: Mode shapes affect each other's behavior.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider if they can interfere with each other.

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Challenge 1 Hard

A multi-storey building has a fundamental mode shape showing significant sway at its natural frequency. Explain how this affects its seismic design.

💡 Hint: Consider the dynamics between built structures and earthquake frequencies.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze how a bridge reacts differently to varying load distributions in its mode shapes during an earthquake.

💡 Hint: Think about how tension and compression alter the structural responses.

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