Practice Natural Frequency Definition - 14.1.2 | 14. Natural Frequencies | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 1
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14.1.2 - Natural Frequency Definition

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the definition of natural frequency?

💡 Hint: Think about how things vibrate on their own.

Question 2

Easy

What factors influence natural frequency?

💡 Hint: Consider the structure's weight and material stiffness.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the natural frequency of a system?

  • The rate of oscillation with external force
  • The rate of oscillation without external forces
  • The frequency of applied loads

💡 Hint: Remember, it is about the system’s inherent properties.

Question 2

True or False: Increasing stiffness will decrease the natural frequency of a structure.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how stiff materials behave in oscillations.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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