Practice Free Vibration Analysis of MDOF Systems - 13.3 | 13. Normal Modes of Vibration | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

What are the two main assumptions in free vibration analysis of MDOF systems?

💡 Hint: Think about what characteristics simplify the analysis.

Question 2

Easy

Express the assumed solution for free vibrations mathematically.

💡 Hint: What form describes oscillation over time?

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Question 1

What is the first assumption in free vibration analysis?

  • Presence of damping
  • No external force
  • External vibrations

💡 Hint: Consider what enables the analysis of natural motion.

Question 2

True or False: Mode shapes correspond to natural frequencies.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about how they are linked in analysis.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a system with specific mass and stiffness matrices, derive the characteristic equation and solve for ω².

💡 Hint: What mathematical operation will you use to determine the roots of your characteristic equation?

Question 2

Discuss the implications of ignoring damping in real-world systems. How might this affect your vibrational analysis?

💡 Hint: Think about how real structures behave during events.

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