Seat No.: ________ Enrolment No.

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GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

BE - SEMESTER–V (NEW) EXAMINATION – SUMMER 2024
Subject Code: 3151911 Date:31-05-2024
Subject Name: Dynamics of Machinery
Time:02:30 PM TO 05:00 PM Total Marks:70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4. Simple and non-programmable scientific calculators are allowed.

Q.1 (a) Explain the Whirling Speed of a Shaft 03

(b) Explain the Dynamical Equivalent System of two masses. 04
(c) Analyze the forces like Piston effort and force acting along the connecting rod. 07

Q.2 (a) Illustrate the various types of vibrations. 03

(b) List the characteristics of Static balancing and Dynamic balancing. 04
(c) The mass of a single degree damped vibrating system is 7.5 kg and makes 24 free 07
oscillations in 14 seconds when disturbed from its equilibrium position. The
amplitude of vibration reduces to 0.25 of its initial value after five oscillations.
Determine : 1. stiffness of the spring, 2. logarithmic decrement, and 3. damping
factor, i.e. the ratio of the system damping to critical damping.
OR
(c) A shaft 1.5 m long, supported in flexible bearings at the ends carries two wheels 07
each of 50 kg mass. One wheel is situated at the centre of the shaft and the other
at a distance of 375 mm from the centre towards left. The shaft is hollow of
external diameter 75 mm and internal diameter 40 mm. The density of the shaft
material is 7700 kg/m3 and its modulus of elasticity is 200 GN/m2. Find the lowest
whirling speed of the shaft, taking into account the mass of the shaft.

Q.3 (a)
List the criteria for selection of reference plane for balancing masses rotating in 03
multiple plane.
(b) Apply Rayleigh’s method to derive natural frequency of free transverse vibrations 04
for a shaft subjected to a number of point loads.
(c) Analyze the effect of unbalanced forces on V-engine and derive the relation for 07
secondary unbalanced force.
OR
Q.3 (a) Explain the concept of imaginary crank in secondary unbalanced forces. 03
(b) Examine the effect of Magnification Factor on vibrating system. 04
(c) Justify the statement "Balancing of primary unbalanced force is partial". 07

Q.4 (a) Apply Rayleigh’s method to determine natural frequency of free longitudinal 03
vibration.
(b) A cantilever shaft 50 mm diameter and 300 mm long has a disc of mass 100 kg 04
at its free end. The Young's modulus for the shaft material is 200 GN/m2.
Determine the frequency of longitudinal and transverse vibrations of the shaft.
(c) The rotor of the turbine of a ship has a mass of 2500 kg and rotates at a speed of 07
3200 rpm counter-clockwise when viewed from stem. The rotor has radius of
gyration of 0.4 m. Determine the gyroscopic couple and its effect when (i) the
ship steers to the left in a curve of 80 m radius at a speed of 15 knots (1 knot =
1860 m/h) (ii) the ship pitches 5 degrees above and 5 degrees below the normal
position and the bow is descending with its maximum velocity-the pitching

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 motion is simple harmonic with a periodic time of 40 seconds (iii) the ship rolls
and at the instant, its angular velocity is 0.4 rad/s clockwise when viewed from
stem. Also find the maximum angular acceleration during pitching.
OR
Q.4 (a) Anlyse the effect of Natural Frequency of Free Transverse Vibrations. 03
(b) An instrument vibrates with a frequency of 1 Hz when there is no damping. When 04
the damping is provided, the frequency of damped vibrations was observed to be
0.9 Hz. Find 1. the damping factor, and 2. logarithmic decrement.
(c) A rear engine automobile is travelling along a track of 100 metres mean radius. 07
Each of the four road wheels has a moment of inertia of 2.5 kg-m2 and an effective
diameter of 0.6 m. The rotating parts of the engine have a moment of inertia of
1.2 kg-m2. The engine axis is parallel to the rear axle and the crankshaft rotates in
the same sense as the road wheels. The ratio of engine speed to back axle speed is
3:1. The automobile has a mass of 1600 kg and has its centre of gravity 0.5 m
above road level. The width of the track of the vehicle is 1.5 m. Calculate the
limiting speed of the vehicle around the curve for all four wheels to maintain
contact with the road surface. Assume that the road surface is not cambered and
centre of gravity of the automobile lies centrally with respect to the four wheels.

Q.5 (a) Solve the equation of motion for a forced damped vibration by graphical method. 03
(b) Compare the Frequency of Free Damped Vibrations under following situations 04
using a graph amplitude vs time period.
• Under damping
• Over damping
• Critical damping
(c) Each crank and the connecting rod of a four-crank in-line engine are 200 mm and 07
800 mm respectively. The outer cranks are set at 120° to each other and each has
a reciprocating mass of 200 kg. The spacing between adjacent planes of cranks
are 400 mm, 600 mm and 500 mm. If the engine is in complete primary balance,
determine the reciprocating masses of the inner cranks and their relative angular
positions. Also find the secondary unbalanced force if the engine speed is 210
rpm.
OR
Q.5 (a) Identify the significance of Damping Factor and Logarithmic Decrement for 03
damped vibration
(b) Demonstrate the Dunkerley’s method to determine the Natural Frequency of Free 04
Transverse Vibrations For a Shaft Subjected to a Number of Point Loads
(c) A rotor is completely balanced when masses of 2 kg and 1.2 kg are added 07
temporarily in planes A and D each at 200 mm radius as shown in Fig. 1. The
balanced mass in the plane A is along the x-axis whereas in the plane D, it is at
120° counter-clockwise. It is desired that the actual balancing is to be done by
adding permanent masses in planes B and C, each at 120 mm radius. Determine
the magnitudes and the directions of the masses B.

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GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

BE - SEMESTER–V (NEW) EXAMINATION – WINTER 2023
Subject Code:3151911 Date:20-12-2023
Subject Name:Dynamics of Machinery
Time:10:30 AM TO 01:00 PM Total Marks:70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
Simple and non-programmable scientific calculators are allowed.
MARKS
Q.1 (a) Explain the need of balancing of rotating and reciprocating masses. Explain the 03
effects of unbalancing in rotating and reciprocating masses.
(b) Define the terms: (i) Natural frequency, (ii) damping, (iii) free vibrations, (iv) 04
amplitude of vibration
(c) The four masses P1, P2, P3 and P4 having their radii of rotation as 100 mm, 07
120mm, 250 mm and 300 mm respectively. The angles between the masses P1
& P2, P2 & P3 and P3 & P4 are 450, 700 and 1400 respectively. Find the position
and magnitude of the balancing masses required located at the radius of 350
mm. Use mass value of P1 = 200 KG, P2=250 KG, P3=150 KG,P4=100 KG

Q.2 (a) Define terms: (i) Turning moment diagram, (ii) Coefficient of fluctuation of 03
energy in case of flywheel, (iii) Critical or whirling speed of shaft
(b) Explain the term vibration isolation. List the different materials used as isolation 04
materials with their applications.
(c) Find the natural frequency of the system shown in figure 2.1. Mass supported by 07
spring is 100 tones. K1 = K2 = K3 = K4 = K5 = K6 = K= 1000 N/m.

Figure 2.1
OR
(c) A flywheel rotating at a maximum speed of 250 rpm and is having radius of gyration 07
of 0.5 m is attached to a punching press. The press is driven by a constant torque
electric motor and punches 750 holes per hour. Each punching operation requires
14000 Nm of energy and takes 1.8 seconds. If the speed of the flywheel is not to fall
below 225 rpm, find (i) power required by the motor and (ii) mass of the flywheel.
Q.3 (a) Draw and explain the turning moment diagram of multi-cylinder in line four stroke 03
engine.
(b) State and explain D’Alembert’s principle. 04

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 (c) In IC engine mechanism, the crank radius is 400 mm and connecting rod is 950 mm 07
long. The diameter of piston is 100 mm and net gas pressure acting on the piston is
15 MPa. Find (i) thrust on connecting rod, (ii) piston side thrust, (iii) torque acing
on the crank shaft. (iv) load on main bearings when crank has made of 45 0 from
TDC.
OR
Q.3 (a) List the types of damping and explain any one of it. 03
(b) Explain the effect of active and reactive gyroscopic couple on the aeroplane taking 04
right turn looking from tail end and propeller rotating in clockwise direction.
(c) A turbine rotor weighing 9800 N rotates at 2000 rpm clockwise when viewed from 07
stern. The vessel pitches with an angular velocity of 0.5 rad/sec. Calculate the
gyroscopic couple during the rise of the bow if rotor has radius if gyration of 254
mm. Explain the effect of reactive gyroscopic couple on the ship.

Q.4 (a) Derive an expression for natural frequency of torsional vibration of a disc connected 03
at the end of the shaft.
(b) Find the equivalent length of the system given below considering the diameter of 04
equivalent shaft as 0.0875 m.

(c) The successive amplitudes of vibrations of vibratory system as obtained under free 07
vibrations are 0.69, 0.32, 0.19, 0.099 units respectively. Determine the damping ratio
of the system. Also determine the natural frequency of un-damped vibrations if time
period of damped vibration is 0.5 seconds.
OR
Q.4 (a) Explain the methods of measurement of displacement and velocity of vibrating 03
bodies.
(b) Draw and explain the two regions of vibration control on transmissibility curve. 04
(c) A vertical single stage air compressor having a mass of 500 Kg is mounted on springs 07
having stiffness of 1.96 * 105 N/m and damping factor of 0.20. The rotating parts are
completely balanced and the equivalent reciprocating parts weigh 20 Kg. The stroke
is 0.2 m. Determine the amplitude of steady state vibration of vertical motion and
the phase difference between the motion and excitation force if the compressor is
operated at 200 rpm.

Q.5 (a) 03

Why the shape of the crank is made like this ?

(b) Explain the procedure of balancing of V-engines. 04

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 (c) In an in-line six-cylinder engine working on two stroke cycle, the cylinder center 07
lines are spaced at 600 mm. In the end view, the cranks are 60° apart and in the order
1-4-5-2-3-6. The stroke of each piston is 400 mm and the connecting rod length is 1
meter. The mass of the reciprocating parts is 200 kg per cylinder and that of rotating
parts 100 kg per crank. The engine rotates at 300 r.p.m. Examine the engine for the
balance of primary and secondary forces and couples. Find the maximum unbalanced
forces and couples.
OR
Q.5 (a) What is Hammer blow? Derive an expression for limiting speed required for hammer 03
blow.
(b) Derive an expression for critical speed of shaft carrying a single rotor and having no 04
damping.
(c) A rotor having a mass of 5 kg is mounted midway on a simply supported shaft of 07
diameter 10 mm and length 400 mm. Because of manufacturing tolerances, the CG
of the rotor is 0.02 mm away from the geometric center of the rotor. If the rotor
rotates at 3000 rpm, find the amplitude of steady state vibrations and the dynamic
force transmitted to the bearings. Neglect the effect of damping. Take E = 2 *1011
N/m2.

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GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

BE – SEMESTER- V EXAMINATION-SUMMER 2023
Subject Code: 3151911 Date: 03/07/2023
Subject Name: Dynamics of Machinery
Time: 02:30 PM TO 05:00 PM Total Marks: 70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4. Simple and non-programmable scientific calculators are allowed
MARKS
Q.1 (a) Explain the effect of gyroscopic couple on naval ship. 03
(b) Explain the difference between piston effort, crank effort and crank-pin effort. 04

(c) The three cranks of a three-cylinder locomotive are all on the same axle and are set 07
at 120°. The pitch of the cylinders is 1 metre and the stroke of each piston is 0.6 m.
The reciprocating masses are 300 kg for inside cylinder and 260 kg for each
outside cylinder and the planes of rotation of the balance masses are 0.8 m from the
inside crank.
If 40% of the reciprocating parts are to be balanced, find the magnitude and the
position of the balancing masses required at a radius of 0.6 m.

Q.2 (a) Define the terms: i) magnification factor, ii) force transmissibility, iii) relative 03
amplitude.
(b) Explain the terms ‘fluctuation of energy’ and ‘fluctuation of speed’ as applied to 04
flywheels.
(c) Find the natural frequency of the given system given in the figure 2.1. 07

Figure 2.1
OR
(c) In a slider crank mechanism, the length of the crank and connecting rod are 150 mm and 07
600 mm respectively. The crank position is 60° from inner dead center. The crank shaft
speed is 450 r.p.m. (clockwise). Using analytical method, determine: 1. Velocity and
acceleration of the slider, and 2. Angular velocity and angular acceleration of the
connecting rod.
Q.3 (a) Derive an expression of swaying couple for an uncoupled two-cylinder locomotive 03
engine.
(b) Explain the method of balancing of inline engines. 04

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 (c) Four masses P, Q, R and S as shown below are to be completely balanced. 07

P Q R S
Mass (Kg) --- 30 50 40
Radius (mm) 180 240 120 150
The planes containing masses Q and R are 300 mm apart. The angle between planes
containing Q and R is 90°. Q and R make angles of 210° and 120° respectively with
S in the same sense. Find:
1. The magnitude and the angular position of mass P; and
2. The position of planes P and S.
OR
Q.3 (a) Derive an expression for time period of damped vibration. 03
(b) Explain with neat sketch working of any one frequency measuring instrument. 04
(c) A vibratory body of mass 150 Kg supported on springs of total stiffness 1050 07
KN/m and has a rotating unbalance of 525 N at a speed of 6000 rpm. If the
damping factor is 0.3, determine;
i) the amplitude caused by the unbalance,
ii) the transmissibility
iii) the actual force transmitted and its phase angle.

Q.4 (a) State the D’Alembert’s principle and explain any one application of it. 03
(b) Explain the turning moment diagram of a four stroke cycle internal combustion 04
engine.
(c) A single cylinder double acting steam engine develops 150 kW at a mean speed of 07
80 r.p.m. The coefficient of fluctuation of energy is 0.1 and the fluctuation of speed
is ± 2% of mean speed. If the mean diameter of the flywheel rim is 2 meter and the
hub and spokes provide 5% of the rotational inertia of the flywheel, find the mass
and cross-sectional area of the flywheel rim. Assume the density of the flywheel
material made of cast iron as 7200 kg/m3.
OR
Q.4 (a) Define the terms: i) Natural frequency, ii) damping, iii) mechanical vibrations 03
(b) Derive an expression for equation of motion of critically-damped system. 04
(c) Determine the damping constant of the particular viscous system for the following 07
data;
Amplitude of second cycle = 12 mm
Amplitude of third cycle = 10.5 mm
Spring constant = 800 N/m
Weight on spring = 2 Kg.

Q.5 (a) Differentiate between static balancing and dynamic balancing. 03

(b) What do you understand by gyroscopic couple? Derive a formula for its magnitude. 04
(c) A four wheeled motor car of mass 2000 kg has a wheel base 2.5 m, track width 1.5 07
m and height of centre of gravity 500 mm above the ground level and lies at 1 metre
from the front axle. Each wheel has an effective diameter of 0.8 m and a moment of
inertia of 0.8 kg-m2. The drive shaft, engine flywheel and transmission are rotating
at 4 times the speed of road wheel, in a clockwise direction when viewed from the
front, and is equivalent to a mass of 75 kg having a radius of gyration of 100 mm. If
the car is taking a right turn of 60 m radius at 60 km/h, find the load on each wheel.
OR
Q.5 (a) State different ways of providing the damping and explain any one in detail. 03
(b) Derive an expression for torsionally equivalent shaft system. 04
(c) A vertical shaft is held between the long bearings and a disc is attached to the shaft 07
at its mid-point. The center of gravity of the disc does not coincide with the axis of
the shaft. The diameter of the shaft is 15 mm and the span of the shaft between two

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bearings is 1 meter. The mass of the disc is 10 Kg and the center of the gravity of the
disc is 0.3 mm from the axis of the shaft. Take E = 200 GN/m2 and permissible stress
in the shaft material as 70 * 106 /m2.
Determine the critical speed of the shaft and the range of the speed over which it is
unsafe to run the shaft.

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GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

BE - SEMESTER–V (NEW) EXAMINATION – WINTER 2022
Subject Code:3151911 Date:09-01-2023
Subject Name:Dynamics of Machinery
Time:10:30 AM TO 01:00 PM Total Marks:70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4. Simple and non-programmable scientific calculators are allowed.
Marks
Q.1 (a) Define following terms 03
i) Maximum Fluctuation of Energy
ii) Coefficient of Fluctuation of Speed
iii) Coefficient of Fluctuation of Energy
(b) Explain effect of gyroscopic couple on Ship during Pitching. 04

(c) A shaft carries four masses A, B, C and D of magnitude 200 kg, 300 kg, 07
400 kg and 200 kg respectively and revolving at radii 80 mm, 70 mm, 60
mm and 80 mm in planes measured from A at 300 mm, 400 mm and 700
mm. The angles between the cranks measured anticlockwise are A to B
45°, B to C 70° and C to D 120°. The balancing masses are to be placed
in planes X and Y. The distance between the planes A and X is 100 mm,
between X and Y is 400 mm and between Y and D is 200 mm. If the
balancing masses revolve at a radius of 100 mm, find their magnitudes and
angular positions.

Q.2 (a) What are the requirements of an equivalent dynamically system? 03

(b) Define the terms 04
i) Periodic motion
ii) Free Vibrations
iii) Natural Frequency
iv) Resonance
(c) Find the natural frequency of the system as shown in figure. 07

OR
(c) Derive an expression for equation of motion of Critical-damped system 07

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Q.3 (a) Explain why only a part of the unbalanced force due to reciprocating 03
masses is balanced by revolving mass.
(b) Draw & explain the response curves for Overdamped, Underdamped, and 04
Critical damped systems.
(c) What do you mean by piston effort and crank effort? Derive the expression 07
of turning moment at crankshaft in terms of piston effort and angle turn
by the crank.
OR
Q.3 (a) Explain vibration isolation in detail. 03
(b) Explain the following terms with neat sketch, 04
i) Active Gyroscopic Couple
ii) Reactive Gyroscopic Couple
(c) A single cylinder, single acting, four stroke gas engine develops 20 kW at 07
300 r.p.m. The work done by the gases during the expansion stroke is three
times the work done on the gases during the compression stroke, the work
done during the suction and exhaust strokes being negligible. If the total
fluctuation of speed is not to exceed ± 2 per cent of the mean speed and
the turning moment diagram during compression and expansion is
assumed to be triangular, find the moment of inertia of the flywheel.

Q.4 (a) Why is balancing of rotating parts necessary for high-speed engines? 03
(b) Discuss the balancing of V-engines. 04
(c) A ship propelled by a turbine rotor which has a mass of 5 tonnes and a 07
speed of 2100 r.p.m. The rotor has a radius of gyration of 0.5 m and rotates
in a clockwise direction when viewed from the stern. Find the gyroscopic
effects in the following conditions:
1. The ship sails at a speed of 30 km/h and steers to the left in a curve
having 60 m radius.
2. The ship pitches 6 degree above and 6 degree below the horizontal
position. The bow is descending with its maximum velocity. The
motion due to pitching is simple harmonic and the periodic time is 20
seconds.
3. The ship rolls and at a certain instant it has an angular velocity of 0.03
rad/s clockwise when viewed from stern.
Determine also the maximum angular acceleration during pitching.
Explain how the direction of motion due to gyroscopic effect is determined
in each case.
OR
Q.4 (a) Write a short note on Vibrometer. 03
(b) Explain the force Transmissibility in detail. 04
(c) A vibrating system is defined by the following parameters: m (mass) = 3 07
kg, k (spring stiffness) = 100 N/m, c (viscous damping coefficient) = 3
N.s/m
Determine:
i. Damping factor
ii. Natural frequency of damped vibration
iii. Logarithmic decrement
iv. Ratio of two consecutive amplitudes
v. Number of cycles after which the original amplitude is reduced to a 20
percent.

Q.5 (a) Classify types of vibration. 03

(b) Describe critical speed of shaft carrying single rotor and having no 04
damping.
(c) Explain the torsional vibration of one and two rotor system. 07

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Q.5 (a) Define inertia force and inertia couple. State D′ Alembert principle. 03
(b) Define damping. Explain different ways of providing the damping for 04
reducing vibrations.
(c) A machine having a mass of 100 kg and supported on spring of total 07
stiffness 7.84 X 105 N/m has an unbalanced rotating element which results
in a disturbing force 392 N at a speed of 3000 rpm. Assuming a damping
factor of 0.20, Determine
i) The amplitude of motion due to unbalance
ii) The transmissibility, and
iii) The transmitted force.

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GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

BE - SEMESTER–V(NEW) EXAMINATION – SUMMER 2022
Subject Code:3151911 Date:07/06/2022
Subject Name:Dynamics of Machinery
Time:02:30 PM TO 05:00 PM Total Marks: 70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4. Simple and non-programmable scientific calculators are allowed.

MARKS
Q.1 (a) Define inertia force and inertia couple. State D′ Alembert principle. 03
(b) Draw the turning moment diagram for I). Four stroke Cycle Internal 04
Combustion engine. II). Multi-cylinder Engine.
(c) Explain the effect of gyroscopic couple and centrifugal couple on the 07
reaction of the four wheels of a vehicle negotiating a curve.

Q.2 (a) Define following terms. I). Over damped system II). Logarithmic 03
decrement III). Under damped system
(b) Differentiate between static balancing and dynamic balancing system. 04
(c) Explain briefly the balancing of several mass in same plane. 07
OR
(c) In a slider crank mechanism, the length of the crank and connecting rod 07
are 150 mm and 600 mm respectively. The crank position is 60o from
the dead center. The crank shaft speed is 450 r.p.m. (clock wise). Using
analytical method, determine: I). Velocity and acceleration of the
slider. And II). Angular velocity and angular acceleration of the
connecting rod.
Q.3 (a) What do you understand by gyroscopic couple? Derive a formula for 03
its magnitude.
(b) Classify types of vibration. 04
(c) The turning moment diagram for a multi-cylinder engine has been 07
drawn to a scale 1mm = 600 N-m vertically and 1 mm = 3o horizontally.
The intercepted areas between the output torque curve and the mean
resistance line, taken in order from one end, are as +52,-124,+92,-
140,+85,-72 and +107 mm2 , when the engine is running at a speed of
600 r.p.m. If the total fluctuation of speed is not to exceed ± 1.5% of
the mean, find the necessary mass of the flywheel of the radius 0.5 m.
OR
Q.3 (a) Write the short note on primary and secondary balancing. 03
(b) Explain in what way the gyroscopic couple affects the motion of an 04
aircraft while taking a turn.
(c) Discuss the method of Balancing of v- engines and determine the 07
expression for magnitude and direction of resultant primary force.
Q.4 (a) Define: I). Natural frequency, II). Damping, III). Forced Vibration. 03
(b) Explain partial balancing of reciprocating engine. 04
(c) For the system in Fig 1. If K1= 2800 N/m, K2= 1400 N/m, K3= 3800 07
N/m, K4 = K5 = 700 N/m; find the mass m such that the system will
have a natural frequency of 15 Hz.

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 Fig 1.
OR
Q.4 (a) Explain the term magnification factor and obtain expression for it. 03
(b) Define logarithmic decrement and derive an expression for it. 04
(c) Explain briefly forced vibrations due to rotating unbalance. 07

Q.5 (a) Classify the vibration measuring instruments. 03

(b) Clearly explain the working principle of vibrometer and accelerometer. 04
(c) A damped vibration system consisting of 40 kg mass executes 20 07
oscillations in 5 sec. amplitude of vibration decreases to one-eighth of
the initial value after 8 complete oscillations. Determine: Logarithmic
decrement, Damping factor, Damping co-efficient and spring stiffness.
OR
Q.5 (a) Why balancing of rotating and reciprocating masses is necessary? What 03
are effects of unbalancing?
(b) Write 250 words on Torsionally Equivalent Shaft. 04
(c) Two rotors A and B are attached to the ends of a shaft 1.6 m long. The 07
mass of rotor A is 2500 kg and it radius of gyration is 0.8m. The
corresponding values for rotor B are 500 kg and 0.5 m respectively. The
diameter of shaft is 180 mm for first 0.5 m, 220 mm for next 0.4 m and
100 mm for the remaining length, measuring length, measuring from
rotor A. Assuming G = 0.8 × 105 MPa. For the shaft material, find
position of node and natural frequency of torsional vibration.

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