3.2.7 - Composite or Equivalent Damping
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What is the equivalent damping ratio used for in structural analysis?
💡 Hint: Think about analyzing responses during seismic events.
What variables are used in the equivalent damping ratio formula?
💡 Hint: Remember what each letter stands for in structural terms.
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What does the equivalent damping ratio simplify in structural analysis?
💡 Hint: Think about what needs to be consolidated for analysis.
The equivalent damping ratio is crucial in which of the following analyses?
💡 Hint: Consider how engineers approach dynamic conditions during earthquakes.
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A bridge has a damping coefficient of 15 Ns/m, stiffness of 5000 N/m, and mass of 1200 kg. Calculate the equivalent damping ratio. Discuss how this impacts the bridge's design against earthquakes.
💡 Hint: Make sure to plug in values correctly and assess how damping influences design choices.
Compare how structures with high equivalent damping ratios behave under dynamic loading versus those with low ratios. Provide examples of each type.
💡 Hint: Think through how energy is dissipated differently in these cases.
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