32.2 - Dynamic Response of Structures
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Practice Questions
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What does 'm' represent in the equation of motion?
💡 Hint: Think about it in terms of how much material is in the structure.
Define elastic response.
💡 Hint: Remember the concept of memory in materials.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does the damping ratio affect during structural response to earthquakes?
💡 Hint: Think about how shock absorbers work in a car.
True or False: An inelastic response leads to permanent deformations in a structure.
💡 Hint: Think about a bent beam after a heavy load.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a mass of 500 kg and a damping ratio of 0.5 for an SDOF system with a stiffness of 20000 N/m, calculate the peak response under a sinusoidal ground motion.
💡 Hint: Consider how the damping affects the maximum amplitude during oscillations.
Discuss the implications of earthquake frequency on various structures. How would the design differ for a tall building versus a bridge?
💡 Hint: Think about how different structures perform under varying frequencies.
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