Practice Basic Terminologies and Concepts - 1.2 | 1. Theory of Vibrations | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 1
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1.2 - Basic Terminologies and Concepts

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the definition of vibration?

💡 Hint: Think about how a swing moves.

Question 2

Easy

Name two types of vibration.

💡 Hint: Consider how a pendulum swings.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What defines free vibration?

  • A) It occurs only with external force.
  • B) It occurs without external force after a disturbance.
  • C) It is oscillation that stops immediately.

💡 Hint: Remember how a swing moves before stopping.

Question 2

A system that requires only one coordinate to describe its motion is called what?

  • A) MDOF
  • B) SDOF
  • C) Continuous System

💡 Hint: Think of a simple pendulum.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A mass is attached to a spring that is disturbed slightly. Explain the motion of the mass and classify it.

💡 Hint: Consider what happens to a pendulum when initially pushed.

Question 2

Describe how increasing damping in a system might affect its natural frequency and amplitude of vibration.

💡 Hint: Think about how car shocks reduce bouncing.

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