17.13 - Effective Modal Mass
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Define effective modal mass.
💡 Hint: Think about how modes influence overall behavior.
What is the formula for calculating effective modal mass?
💡 Hint: Consider the components involved!
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What does effective modal mass measure?
💡 Hint: Think about the role of vibration modes.
True or False: The modal participation factor is squared in the effective modal mass calculation to emphasize larger contributions.
💡 Hint: Recollect the formula discussed.
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A building's effective modal mass is calculated as follows for three contributing modes: Mode 1 (M_eff1 = 0.4), Mode 2 (M_eff2 = 0.36), Mode 3 (M_eff3 = 0.25). What is the cumulative effective modal mass? Next, if the total mass of the building is 1000 kg, how much mass is effectively accounted for?
💡 Hint: Add up the effective masses first.
If a system shows a modal participation factor of 0.9 and the effective modal mass calculated is 500 kg for the first mode, what is the effective modal mass considering all factors?
💡 Hint: Calculate it step by step using the squared participation factor.
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