Practice Applications in Civil Engineering - 33.6 | 33. Diagonalization | Mathematics (Civil Engineering -1)
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Question 1

Easy

What is diagonalization?

💡 Hint: Think about how we simplify operations in math.

Question 2

Easy

Name a common application of eigenvalues in civil engineering.

💡 Hint: Consider the response of bridges and buildings to wind or earthquakes.

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Question 1

What method is commonly used to find natural frequencies of structures?

  • Eigenvalues
  • Eigenvectors
  • Characteristic equation

💡 Hint: Think about what you calculate when determining how a structure will vibrate.

Question 2

Diagonalization is particularly useful in solving which type of equations?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how matrices are utilized in these equations.

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Question 1

A square matrix representing a building's stiffness has eigenvalues of 3, 4, and 5. What does this indicate about the building's ability to withstand vibrations?

💡 Hint: Think about how structures react to different loads.

Question 2

Using the finite element method, you have a stiffness matrix. Explain how diagonalizing this matrix could lead to improvements in design.

💡 Hint: Focus on efficiency and reduction of complexity.

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