17.4 - Orthogonality Conditions
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What does mass orthogonality imply about mode shapes in an undamped system?
💡 Hint: Think about how different vibrations in a system act independently.
State the mathematical expression for stiffness orthogonality.
💡 Hint: How do modes relate when considering the structure's stiffness?
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What is the primary purpose of orthogonality in structural dynamics?
💡 Hint: Consider how independent motion affects analysis.
True or False: Mass orthogonality states that the inner product of different modes using the mass matrix equals zero.
💡 Hint: Think about how modes interact within a mass matrix.
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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.
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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