Practice - Single Degree of Freedom Systems (SDOF)
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Practice Questions
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What is the formula for undamped natural frequency in an SDOF system?
💡 Hint: Consider how mass and stiffness relate to frequency.
What are the main components of a mass-spring-damper system?
💡 Hint: Think about what each component represents in vibration analysis.
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Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What does the abbreviation SDOF stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about systems that can only move back and forth.
True or false: Higher mass leads to a higher natural frequency in SDOF systems.
💡 Hint: Recall the formula and how each component behaves.
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Challenge Problems
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Consider a mass-spring-damper system with a mass of 5 kg and a spring constant of 200 N/m. Calculate the undamped natural frequency.
💡 Hint: Use the formula for natural frequency.
Design a simple SDOF model for a building with a mass of 1500 kg and a stiffness of 60000 N/m. What is the natural frequency, and what does it imply for earthquake resistance?
💡 Hint: Insert your parameters into the natural frequency formula.
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