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17.4 - Orthogonality Conditions

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does mass orthogonality imply about mode shapes in an undamped system?

💡 Hint: Think about how different vibrations in a system act independently.

Question 2

Easy

State the mathematical expression for stiffness orthogonality.

💡 Hint: How do modes relate when considering the structure's stiffness?

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Question 1

What is the primary purpose of orthogonality in structural dynamics?

  • To simplify equations
  • To increase complexity
  • To analyze non-linear behavior

💡 Hint: Consider how independent motion affects analysis.

Question 2

True or False: Mass orthogonality states that the inner product of different modes using the mass matrix equals zero.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about how modes interact within a mass matrix.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Consider a complex structural system exhibiting non-classical damping. Identify and discuss the implications of the orthogonality conditions on the system's dynamic response.

💡 Hint: Think about the challenges that arise from non-orthogonal behavior.

Question 2

You are tasked with analyzing a multi-storey building for earthquake resilience. Describe how you would apply the orthogonality conditions in your analysis.

💡 Hint: Consider how decoupling aids in simplifying complex analyses.

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