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Experiment 10

The document outlines Experiment No. 10, which focuses on studying the single degree of freedom spring mass damper system to determine natural frequency and damping coefficient. It details the setup, procedure, and calculations for both undamped and forced vibrations, including the necessary equipment and observation tables. Additionally, it includes viva questions related to the concepts of the experiment.

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Experiment 10

The document outlines Experiment No. 10, which focuses on studying the single degree of freedom spring mass damper system to determine natural frequency and damping coefficient. It details the setup, procedure, and calculations for both undamped and forced vibrations, including the necessary equipment and observation tables. Additionally, it includes viva questions related to the concepts of the experiment.

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Experiment No.

10
Title of the Experiment: Single degree of freedom spring mass damper system
determination of natural frequency and damping coefficient

Aim: To study the undamped free vibration of equivalent spring mass system.

Description:

The arrangement is shown in fig. It is designed to study free damped and undamped vibrations. It
consists of M.S. rectangular beam supported at one end by a trunnion pivoted in ball bearing. The
bearing housing is fixed to the side member of the frame. The other end of beam is supported by the
lower end of helical spring; upper end of the spring is attached to screw. The exciter unit can be
mounted at any position along the beam. Additional known weights may be added to the weight
platform under side exciter. (Fig.)

Procedure:

1. Support one end of beam in the slot of trunnion and clamp it by means of screw.
2. Attach the other end of the beam to lower end of spring.
3. Adjust the screw to which the spring is attached such that beam is horizontal in position,
4. Weigh the exciter assembly along with discs, bearings and weight platform.
5. Clamp the assembly at any convenient position.
6. Measure the distance L1 of the assembly from pivot. Allow system to vibrate freely.
7. Measure the time for any 10 oscillations and find periodic time and natural frequency of
vibration
8. Repeat the experiment by varying L1 and by also putting different weights on platform.
[Note: It is necessary to clamp the weights to platform by means of knobs so that weights do not
fall during oscillations.]
Observation Table:
Weight L1 No of Osc. Time of n Periodic Natural
Osc, t Time (Expec) Frequency,
T=t/n Fn

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Calculations:

Where, 𝑚𝑒 = equivalent mass at the spring

𝑘 = Stiffness of the spring in Kg/cms.

Where,

W = Weight of exciter assembly along with wt platform = 12.150 Kg.

w = Weight attached on exciter assembly.

L1= distance of w from pivot

k= Stiffness of spring.

L = distance of spring from pivot = Length of beam =

m = Mass of exciter assembly along with wt. platform.

g = 981 cm/sec2

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Aim: To study the forced vibrations of equivalent spring mass system.

Description:

he arrangement is as shown in Fig.6. It is similar to that described for expt. no.5. The exciter unit is
coupled to D.C. variable speed motor. Speed of Motor can be varied with the speed control unit
Provided Speed of rotation can be known from the speed indicator on control panel. It is necessary to
connect the damper unit to the exciter. Amplitude of vibration can be recorded on strip chart recorder.
(Ref. Fig. 6)

Procedure:

1. Arrange the setup as described for expt 5.

2. Start the motor and allow the system to vibrate

3. Wait for 1 to 2 minutes for amplitude to build the particular forcing frequency.

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4. Adjust the position of strip chart recorder. Take the record of amplitude Vs time on strip chart
recorder by starting recorder motor. Press recorder platform on the pen gently. Pen should be wet
with ink. Avoid excessive pressure to get good results.

5. Take record by changing forcing frequencies.

6. Repeat the experiment for different damping. Damping can be changed by

adjusting the holes on the piston of damper.

7. Plot the graph of amplitude Vs. frequency for each damping conditions.

[Note: It is necessary to clamp the weights to platform by means of knobs so that weights do not
fall during oscillations.]
Observation Table:
Forcing frequency cp. s Amplitude in mm.

Prepare similar observation tables for various damping conditions.

Calculations: Plot the graph of amplitude Vs. frequency for each setting. Typical graph is
shown in Fig. 6.A

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Viva Question
1. Define a single degree of freedom system.

2. What are the main components of a spring-mass-damper system?

3. Explain the concept of natural frequency.

4. What is damping and why is it important in a spring-mass-damper system?

5. Differentiate between underdamped, critically damped, and overdamped systems.

6. Provide examples of systems that exhibit each type of damping

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