Enrol to start learning
Reading is open to everyone. Enrolling is free, and it is what unlocks the audio lessons, practice tests and progress tracking.
3.10.3. Free and Forced Vibration Tests
This section
Practice test
11 questions on this section. Wrong answers show you what to read again.
Sign up to take itWhole chapter
Revision test
Mixed questions from across the chapter. Your answers get marked.
Sign up to take itQuick
Flashcard drill
3 cards from this lesson. Good the night before a test.
Try these first
- 1.
What is a free vibration test?
Hint
Think about what happens when you let a pendulum swing.
- 2.
In a forced vibration test, what type of force is applied?
Hint
It’s like shaking an object regularly.
- 3.
What is the main goal of free vibration tests?
Hint
Think about what happens when you stop pushing something.
- 4.
True or False: Forced vibration tests do not impose any external forces to the structure.
Hint
Who is forcing the motion?
- 5.
Analyze how varying the amplitude in forced vibration tests might affect the results. Discuss what this means for real-world applications.
Hint
Consider how different loads affect materials differently.
- 6.
Imagine you are conducting a free vibration test. Discuss the steps you would take to ensure accurate data collection and analysis.
Hint
What would ensure the least amount of error in your readings?
Exercises
Total Questions
2
Estimated Time
4 min
Passing Score
70%
Instructions
- Read each question carefully
- You can use hints if you need help
- Complete all questions before submitting
4 more questions available
Enrol freeQuiz
Total Questions
2
Estimated Time
4 min
Passing Score
70%
Instructions
- Read each question carefully
- You can use hints if you need help
- Complete all questions before submitting
1 more question available
Enrol freeChallenge Problems
Total Questions
2
Estimated Time
4 min
Passing Score
70%
Instructions
- Read each question carefully
- You can use hints if you need help
- Complete all questions before submitting