16.4.1 - Eigenvalue Problem
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Define an eigenvalue in the context of MDOF systems.
💡 Hint: Think about how frequency relates to vibration.
What do mode shapes represent?
💡 Hint: Consider how an instrument would vibrate.
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What are eigenvalues in the context of vibrations?
💡 Hint: Consider how they affect the motion of objects.
True or False: Mode shapes can be coupled in an MDOF system.
💡 Hint: Think about the term 'decoupled'.
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Given the mass and stiffness matrices for a 2-DOF system, find the natural frequencies and mode shapes using the eigenvalue technique.
💡 Hint: Breaking down the matrix determinant is key here.
Analyze a structural model subjected to harmonics, using the eigenvalue approach to identify stability under dynamic loading.
💡 Hint: Relate the natural frequencies to applied harmonic frequencies for insights on stability.
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