Practice Numerical Methods for Frequency Calculation - 14.5 | 14. Natural Frequencies | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 1
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14.5 - Numerical Methods for Frequency Calculation

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is Rayleigh's Method used for?

💡 Hint: Think about what types of problems this method can help simplify.

Question 2

Easy

Define the Finite Element Method (FEM) in simple terms.

💡 Hint: Consider how complex shapes can be managed in engineering.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the main purpose of Rayleigh's Method?

  • To compute exact frequencies
  • To approximate natural frequencies
  • To measure mass

💡 Hint: Think about why approximation might be necessary in engineering.

Question 2

The Finite Element Method discretizes a structure into which of the following?

  • Continuous elements
  • Finite elements
  • Infinite elements

💡 Hint: Consider how to manage complex structures.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A cantilever beam has an assumed mode shape for its first natural frequency. If the beam's length is doubled, how would you analyze the effects on its natural frequency using both Rayleigh's Method and FEM?

💡 Hint: Consider how changes in geometry influence stiffness and mass.

Question 2

When analyzing a tall building with significant wind load impact, which numerical method would provide more accurate frequency calculations and why?

💡 Hint: Consider the complexity of structural behavior compared to simplifications.

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