3.1. The equation of motion for a multi-degree of freedom system is: * [M]*x'' + [C]*x' + [K]*x = F(t) 3.2. The mode shapes of a multi-degree of freedom system can be obtained by solving the eigenvalue problem: * [K] Φ = λ [M]*Φ
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1.1. The following are the basic concepts in dynamics of structures: * Inertia * Damping * Stiffness * Mass 1.2. The types of dynamic loads are: * Periodic loads (e.g. harmonic loads) * Non-periodic loads (e.g. earthquake loads) * Impulse loads (e.g. blast loads)
8.1. The wind load on a structure can be modeled as: * F_w = 0.5 ρ V^2 C_d A 8.2. The wave load on a structure can be modeled as: * F_w = ∫_0^L p(x)*dx