12.16 - MATLAB/Computational Implementation
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary function of the mass matrix in a 2-DOF system?
💡 Hint: Think about how mass affects motion.
What command do we use in MATLAB to solve the eigenvalue problem?
💡 Hint: This command is short for a mathematical term often used in linear algebra.
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What command is used to solve the eigenvalue problem in MATLAB?
💡 Hint: Look for the command related to eigenvalues.
True or False: The mass matrix affects how the system responds to external forces.
💡 Hint: Think about how mass influences movement.
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Challenge Problems
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A structure has a mass matrix of M = [500 0; 0 1500] and a stiffness matrix of K = [20000 -5000; -5000 30000]. Compute the natural frequencies.
💡 Hint: Remember to inspect the diagonal of the D matrix.
Consider a 2-DOF system under harmonic excitation. Write a MATLAB script segment to simulate the system response over time for given force inputs.
💡 Hint: Utilize the previously defined matrices and modal responses.
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