18.6 - Application in Civil Engineering
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Practice Questions
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Define a partial differential equation.
💡 Hint: Consider how these equations relate to multiple dimensions.
What is a Fourier series?
💡 Hint: Think about periodic functions you may have encountered.
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What method is commonly used to solve PDEs in civil engineering?
💡 Hint: Remember the focus on breaking down equations into simpler forms.
Fourier series can only represent functions defined on finite intervals.
💡 Hint: Consider the definition of Fourier series.
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Given a rectangular beam fixed at both ends, derive the first three mode shapes using the wave equation.
💡 Hint: Use separation of variables to break down the wave equation into spatial and temporal components.
Analyzing a slab with non-insulated sides, how does heat transfer differ compared to an insulated slab?
💡 Hint: Consider how insulation impacts temperature retention.
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