Tutorial 1 Vib
Tutorial 1 Vib
Tutorial 1 Vib
1. The ratio k/m of a spring-mass system is given as 4.0. If the mass is deflected 2 cm
down, measured from its equilibrium position, and given an upward velocity of 8
cm/s, determine its amplitude (in cm) and maximum acceleration (in m/s2).
2. A mass of 0.907 kg is attached to the end of a spring with a stiffness of 7.0 N/cm.
Determine the critical damping coefficient.
3. To calibrate a dash pot, the velocity of the plunger was measured when a given force
was applied to it. If a 0.227 kg weight produced a constant velocity of 0.0305 m/s,
determine the damping factor ζ when used with the system of Problem 2.
5. A vibrating system consists of a mass of 4.534 kg, a spring of stiffness 35.0 N/cm,
and a dashpot with a damping coefficient of 0.1243 N/cm/s. Find (a) the damping
factor, (b) the logarithmic decrement, (c) the ratio of any two consecutive amplitudes
and, (d) the natural frequency of damped oscillation.
6. A machine part of mass 1.95 kg vibrates in a viscous medium. Determine the damping
coefficient when a harmonic exciting force of 24.46 N results in a resonant amplitude
of 1.27 cm with a period of 0.20 s.