30.13 - Modal Analysis in Structures
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Practice Questions
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Define modal analysis in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about analyzing buildings during a storm.
What do natural frequencies represent in a structural analysis?
💡 Hint: Consider how a swing moves calmly and then violently.
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What is the significance of natural frequencies in structural analysis?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when you push a swing.
True or False: Mode shapes are irrelevant when designing buildings.
💡 Hint: Remember how buildings behave in strong winds.
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A rectangular beam is modeled with mass M and stiffness K. If the beam is subjected to a sudden dynamic load, detail how the equations governing its motion change and how you would apply modal analysis.
💡 Hint: Consider how dynamic loading influences the setup.
Explain how modal analysis is essential when considering a new bridge design in an earthquake-prone area. Describe a step-by-step approach you would take.
💡 Hint: Think about why predicting behavior is vital.
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