Practice Orthogonality of Modes - 32.4.4 | 32. Response of Structures to Earthquake | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 3
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32.4.4 - Orthogonality of Modes

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does orthogonality in mode shapes mean?

💡 Hint: Consider if they interact or not.

Question 2

Easy

Give an example of an MDOF system.

💡 Hint: Think of structures sensitive to vibrations.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is orthogonality in the context of mode shapes?

  • Independence of modes
  • Dependency of modes
  • Overlap of modes

💡 Hint: Think about how they relate to each other.

Question 2

True or False: The dot product of orthogonal mode shapes equals zero.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Focus on the mathematical definition.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a multi-degree-of-freedom structural system with three distinct modes, derive the response expression if the modes are orthogonal.

💡 Hint: Consider how each mode's contribution adds up without interference.

Question 2

Discuss the implications of ignoring the orthogonality of modes in a structural analysis scenario.

💡 Hint: Think about how calculations could become complex.

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