Practice Coulomb (Dry Friction) Damping - 3.2.2 | 3. Types of Damping | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 1
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3.2.2 - Coulomb (Dry Friction) Damping

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is Coulomb damping?

💡 Hint: Think about how friction operates in everyday life.

Question 2

Easy

What does the coefficient of friction represent?

💡 Hint: Consider it a measure of how 'sticky' a surface is.

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Question 1

What is the characteristic of Coulomb damping?

  • A: Damping force proportional to velocity
  • B: Constant damping force
  • C: Variable damping based on material
  • D: None of the above

💡 Hint: Think about the nature of the damping mechanism.

Question 2

True or False: Energy loss in Coulomb damping is dependent on vibration amplitude.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Reflect on the definition of Coulomb damping.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A structural engineer creates a sliding joint using a material with a coefficient of friction of 0.4 and a normal force of 600N. Calculate the damping force.

💡 Hint: Apply the formula for Coulomb damping to find the force.

Question 2

Discuss the implications of constant energy loss in Coulomb damping on the lifespan of a structural component during multiple loading cycles.

💡 Hint: Consider how continuous sliding can affect materials over time.

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