8.1 - Equation of Motion for Harmonic Excitation
Enroll to start learning
You’ve not yet enrolled in this course. Please enroll for free to listen to audio lessons, classroom podcasts and take practice test.
Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions
What does the term m represent in the equation of motion?
💡 Hint: Think about the primary attribute of the system.
What does F₀ signify in the equation?
💡 Hint: Consider how much force is applied over time.
4 more questions available
Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What does the damping coefficient represent in the equation of motion?
💡 Hint: Reflect on the behavior of a swinging pendulum.
Is the natural frequency of a system independent of mass?
💡 Hint: Think about how mass affects oscillation speeds.
1 more question available
Challenge Problems
Push your limits with advanced challenges
Design an experiment to observe the behavior of a SDOF system under harmonic excitation. Outline the materials and methods.
💡 Hint: Identify how to vary the frequency and external forces.
Analyze a case where a building resonates due to harmonic excitation and propose solutions to mitigate the effects.
💡 Hint: Think about famous structures that experienced such issues, like bridges.
Get performance evaluation
Reference links
Supplementary resources to enhance your learning experience.