14.5 - Numerical Methods for Frequency Calculation
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What is Rayleigh's Method used for?
💡 Hint: Think about what types of problems this method can help simplify.
Define the Finite Element Method (FEM) in simple terms.
💡 Hint: Consider how complex shapes can be managed in engineering.
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What is the main purpose of Rayleigh's Method?
💡 Hint: Think about why approximation might be necessary in engineering.
The Finite Element Method discretizes a structure into which of the following?
💡 Hint: Consider how to manage complex structures.
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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.
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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