Practice Free and Forced Vibration Tests - 3.10.3 | 3. Types of Damping | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 1
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3.10.3 - Free and Forced Vibration Tests

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is a free vibration test?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when you let a pendulum swing.

Question 2

Easy

In a forced vibration test, what type of force is applied?

💡 Hint: It’s like shaking an object regularly.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the main goal of free vibration tests?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when you stop pushing something.

Question 2

True or False: Forced vibration tests do not impose any external forces to the structure.

💡 Hint: Who is forcing the motion?

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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?

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