Practice Applications in Civil Engineering - 8.9 | 8. Solution by Variation of Parameters | Mathematics (Civil Engineering -1)
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Question 1

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What is the general form of a second-order non-homogeneous differential equation?

💡 Hint: Think about how we represent forces in terms of functions.

Question 2

Easy

Explain the purpose of the variation of parameters method.

💡 Hint: Consider situations where undetermined coefficients fail.

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Question 1

What does the term $g(x)$ represent in the differential equation for beam deflection?

  • The deflection
  • The external load
  • The moment of inertia

💡 Hint: Think about what causes a beam to bend.

Question 2

Variation of parameters can be used for any function $g(x)$.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall the differences with the method of undetermined coefficients.

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Question 1

Analyze a beam with deflection influenced by $q(x) = 10 ext{ln}(x)$; derive the governing equations and apply variation of parameters.

💡 Hint: Break it down step-by-step to isolate $g(x)$ and integrate accordingly.

Question 2

A structural analysis shows a vibration response described by $F(t) = t^3 e^t$. Apply variation of parameters to propose a solution method.

💡 Hint: Focus on solving the ordinary differential equation systematically!

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