Sheet No 3
Sheet No 3
Problem No. 1
The simple pendulum is pivoted at point (o) as shown in Fig. Pro. No.1.
If the mass of the rod is negligible, and for small oscillation find:
1. The equation of motion,
2. The natural frequency, ωd
3. If K=1000N/m, M=5 Kg, C=10 N.S/m, L=0.7m, a=b=0.3m, and
the applied torque T= 3sin (8t). What is the magnification factor, λ.
Problem No. 2
A machine of m = 250 kg is mounted on vibration isolators incorporating
some damping. Its rotor is unbalanced to the extent of mr . e = 0.1 kg.cm.
When the machine is started up, it is observed that at speed of 200 r.p.m
the maximum forced vibration occurs. It is also observed that the
amplitude of free damped vibrations decays to 0.05 of its initial value
after four complete cycles.
1. Determine the amplitude, (X), and phase angle, (Φ) of steady state
forced vibrations at the normal speed of 1000 r.p.m,
2. The transmissibility of forces, (TR) and transmitted force (FT).
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Problem No. 3
a. For the system is shown in Fig. Pro. No. 3, derive the equation of
motion using energy method,
b. Knowing that, m1=m2=m3= 1kg, L=1m, k1=k2=100N/m, k3= 160N/m,
k4= 250N/m, C= 12 N.s/m, Fo = 610N, and Ω =20 rad/sec, find:
i. The undamped natural frequency (ωn),
ii. The damped natural frequency (ωd),
iii. The amplitude for the steady state response (θ), and its phase angle
(Φ),
iv. For free Vibration: calculate the amplitude for the fifth cycle (θ5),
knowing θ1=4o.
Problem No. 4
A machine of mass 100 kg is supported on four springs with stiffness
100 N/cm per each one. If a harmonic disturbing force of magnitude 50 N
acts on the machine, assuming viscous damping coefficient of 12 N.
Sec/cm. Determine:
Problem No. 5
A moment Mo sin Ω t is applied to the end of the bar, as shown in the
attached Fig. Pro. No. 5. Given that Ω = 500rpm, k = 7000N/m, C =
650N.S/m, L = 1.2m, and the mass of the bar is m = 15kg.
a. Write down the equation of motion of the system, showing the
values equivalent mass meq, equivalent damping coefficient ceq, and
equivalent stiffness keq,
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Faculty of Engineering Course Code: (MD 1314)
Problem No. 6
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Faculty of Engineering Course Code: (MD 1314)
Problem No. 7
For the system shown in Fig. Pro. No. 7. One degree of freedom model
of a motor vehicle traveling in the horizontal direction. Find the relative
displacement of the vehicle as it travels over a road bump of the form y(s)
=Y sin πs/δ.
Problem No. 8
The damped single degree of freedom mass-spring system shown in Fig.
Pro. No. 8 has a mass m = 25 kg, and a spring stiffness coefficient k =
2500 N/m. Determine the damping coefficient of the system knowing that
the mass exhibits an amplitude of 0.01 m when the support oscillates at
the natural frequency of the system with amplitude Yo = 0.005 m.
Determine also the amplitude of dynamic force carried by the support and
the displacement of the mass relative to the support.
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