1.1 - Introduction
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Practice Questions
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Define free vibration.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens after you push something and let go.
What induces forced vibrations?
💡 Hint: Think about forces that act while something is already moving.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary cause of forced vibrations in structures?
💡 Hint: Think about what keeps a system moving after an initial push.
True or False: Free vibrations can occur indefinitely in the absence of external damping.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens without any opposing forces.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a structure that failed during an earthquake, analyze how the absence of vibrational considerations in its design could have contributed to its failure.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how design measures could have mitigated these effects.
Design a basic plan for a building that incorporates strategies to account for both free and forced vibrations.
💡 Hint: Think about the materials and engineering principles that enhance stability.
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