3.3.1 - Damping Ratio (ξ)
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What is a damping ratio?
💡 Hint: Think about how oscillations behave over time.
What does ξ=0 signify?
💡 Hint: Consider a system with no damping features.
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What is the defining value of a critically damped system?
💡 Hint: What is the optimal condition for minimizing oscillations?
True or False: An overdamped system oscillates before returning to equilibrium.
💡 Hint: Remember the key characteristics of overdamped systems.
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A system has a damping ratio of 3. What type of damping does it exhibit, and how would that affect its oscillation behavior?
💡 Hint: Compare the damping ratio to 1.
If a structure made of masonry has a damping ratio of 9%, what classification does it fall under? How could such classification affect its design?
💡 Hint: Identify how typical values guide your answer.
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