Practice - Power Spectral Density (PSD)
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Practice Questions
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What does Power Spectral Density (PSD) represent?
💡 Hint: Focus on what PSD helps us understand in vibrations.
Name an application of PSD in earthquake engineering.
💡 Hint: Think about how engineers use statistical methods.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is Power Spectral Density (PSD)?
💡 Hint: Think about what power distribution means in this context.
True or False: Narrow-band motions spread energy widely across many frequencies.
💡 Hint: Consider how energy can be concentrated.
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Challenge Problems
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Consider a building designed with a natural frequency of 2 Hz. Analyze how a narrow-band earthquake motion with a peak frequency of 2 Hz will affect the structure.
💡 Hint: Focus on the resonance effect when frequencies align.
Imagine a scenario where several vibrations from different earthquakes impact a structure. How would you use PSD analysis to decide on structural reinforcements?
💡 Hint: Think about the importance of frequency knowledge for design decisions.
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