1.18.3 - Smart Materials in Vibration Control
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Practice Questions
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What are smart materials?
💡 Hint: Think about materials that change with their surroundings.
What do Shape Memory Alloys do?
💡 Hint: Consider heat and transformation.
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What are the primary applications of smart materials?
💡 Hint: Think about their key functions.
True or False: Shape Memory Alloys only function in high temperatures.
💡 Hint: Consider the definition and conditions for SMAs.
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Design a small structure using SMAs to enhance vibration control. Consider the pros and cons of incorporating them.
💡 Hint: Think about where you want to apply these materials.
Explain how incorporating Magneto-rheological dampers can affect the overall performance of a multi-story building.
💡 Hint: Consider the effects of continuous changes in the building during shakes.
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