Practice Modal Transformation - 17.3 | 17. Decoupling of Equations of Motion | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 2
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the purpose of modal transformation in structural dynamics?

💡 Hint: Think about how complex systems are analyzed.

Question 2

Easy

Define the modal matrix.

💡 Hint: It relates to the modes of vibration.

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Question 1

What is the main purpose of modal transformation?

  • To complicate equations
  • To simplify equations
  • To ignore certain modes

💡 Hint: Think about the goal of transforming complex systems.

Question 2

True or false: The modal matrix is derived from the eigenvalues of the system.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember the definition of eigenvectors.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a simple two-story structure with known mass and stiffness matrices, derive the modal transformation and discuss its implications.

💡 Hint: Start with the equations of motion and remember to compute eigenvalues first.

Question 2

Explain the significance of normalized modal matrices and how they affect the damping representation in modal analysis.

💡 Hint: Think about how normalization influences the mass and stiffness relations.

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