8.13.3 - Avoiding Resonance
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What is resonance?
💡 Hint: Think of vibrations and frequencies.
Name one way to avoid resonance in structures.
💡 Hint: Consider design adjustments in engineering.
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What is the main cause of resonance in structures?
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between vibrations and frequency.
True or False: Damping increases vibration amplitude near resonance.
💡 Hint: Recall what we discussed about damping's role.
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You are designing a building in an earthquake-prone area. Explain how you would apply the strategies discussed to avoid resonance.
💡 Hint: Consider the dynamic loads and how they may affect your design.
Evaluate a real-life structure that faced resonance issues. What specific engineering solutions could have been employed to prevent the failure?
💡 Hint: Refer back to the examples and methods we discussed.
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