33.6 - Applications in Civil Engineering
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Practice Questions
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What is diagonalization?
💡 Hint: Think about how we simplify operations in math.
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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What method is commonly used to find natural frequencies of structures?
💡 Hint: Think about what you calculate when determining how a structure will vibrate.
Diagonalization is particularly useful in solving which type of equations?
💡 Hint: Consider how matrices are utilized in these equations.
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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.
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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