29.6.2 - Stability of Structures
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What is an eigenvalue?
💡 Hint: Think about it in relation to linear transformations.
Define buckling in the context of structural engineering.
💡 Hint: Consider conditions where instability occurs.
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What do eigenvalues indicate in the analysis of stability?
💡 Hint: Consider the eigenvalue's role in equations related to structural behavior.
True or False: Smaller eigenvalues indicate stiffer structural modes.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the relationship between eigenvectors and stiffness.
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Given a structure's stiffness matrix K and geometric stiffness matrix G, calculate the critical load using the eigenvalue approach.
💡 Hint: Make sure to set up the eigenvalue equation properly!
Discuss how varying material properties might affect the eigenvalues of a structure and its stability.
💡 Hint: Think about how flexible versus rigid materials respond under load.
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