Practice Vibration (1.2.1) - Theory of Vibrations - Earthquake Engineering

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Question 1.
Define vibration in a single sentence.
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Think about how objects move back and forth.
Question 2.
What is free vibration?
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Consider what happens after you pluck a string.
3Question 3.
What type of vibration occurs after an initial disturbance without external forces?
- Free Vibration
- Forced Vibration
- Resonance
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Think about the motion of a pendulum.
4Question 4.
True or False: Forced vibrations occur only when an external force is present.
- True
- False
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Consider what happens to a structure when an external force acts on it.
Question 5.
A bridge is designed to withstand vibrations from traffic (forced) and natural wind conditions (free). What elements should be considered in the design?
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Think about materials and their properties.
Question 6.
Evaluating a tall building, engineers find its natural frequency aligns closely with vibrations expected during an earthquake. What measures could be taken to mitigate potential damage?
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Consider ways to alter the building's dynamics.

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