14.1.2 - Natural Frequency Definition
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What is the definition of natural frequency?
💡 Hint: Think about how things vibrate on their own.
What factors influence natural frequency?
💡 Hint: Consider the structure's weight and material stiffness.
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What is the natural frequency of a system?
💡 Hint: Remember, it is about the system’s inherent properties.
True or False: Increasing stiffness will decrease the natural frequency of a structure.
💡 Hint: Consider how stiff materials behave in oscillations.
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A building has a mass of 500 kg and a stiffness of 2000 N/m. Calculate the natural frequency.
💡 Hint: Make sure to follow the steps of substitution carefully.
Discuss the practical implications of resonance in buildings during an earthquake. What preventative measures can be taken?
💡 Hint: Provide examples of engineering techniques used in current construction.
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