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Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Johor Bahru: SEMM3941 Mechanics of Machines Laboratory Vibration of A Composite System

This document provides instructions for an experiment to investigate vibration in a composite system using a universal vibration apparatus. The objectives are to verify Dunkeley's formula for the fundamental frequency of a composite system and to study undamped vibration absorption/transmission. The experiment aims to compare theoretical and experimental values of the fundamental frequency and absorption distance L using the apparatus and equations provided.

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Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Johor Bahru: SEMM3941 Mechanics of Machines Laboratory Vibration of A Composite System

This document provides instructions for an experiment to investigate vibration in a composite system using a universal vibration apparatus. The objectives are to verify Dunkeley's formula for the fundamental frequency of a composite system and to study undamped vibration absorption/transmission. The experiment aims to compare theoretical and experimental values of the fundamental frequency and absorption distance L using the apparatus and equations provided.

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SEMM3941

Mechanics Of Machines Laboratory


Vibration Of A Composite System

UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MALAYSIA


JOHOR BAHRU

SEMM3941

MECHANICS OF MACHINES LABORATORY

VIBRATION OF A COMPOSITE SYSTEM

Prepared by: Endorsed by:


Name: Mechanics Of Machines Laboratory Name: Dr Nur Safwati Binti Mohd Nor
(Edited By: Mohd Nurfairuz Bin Azman, Lab Coodinator
Assistant Engineer) System And Control Laboratory

Date: 1.1.2021 Date: 1.1.2021

Version : 1
Revision : 1.1.2021

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SEMM3941
Mechanics Of Machines Laboratory
Vibration Of A Composite System

1. Title
Vibration Of A Composite System

2. Objectives
1. To Verify The Dunkeley’s Formula In Determining The Fundamental Frequency Of Composite
System
2. To Investigate Undamped Vibration Absorbtion/Transmission

3. Equipments/Apparatus
Universal Vibration Apparatus, precision motor speed unit, tachometer, ruler, weights.

4. Theory
Dunkeley’s formula gives the approximate value of the fundamental frequency of a composite
system in terms of the natural frequencies of its component parts. It is derived by making use of
the fact that the higher natural frequencies of most vibratory systems are large compared to their
fundamental frequencies.

A more convenient presentation of Dunkeley’s Formula For a composite system shown in Figure
1 is given as follow:

1 1 1
2
 2 2 Equation 1
f f1 f2
Where,

f = fundamental natural frequency of composite body


f1 = fundamental natural frequency of a lumped mass located at the
centre of a weightless beam
f2 = fundamental natural frequency of a simply supported
homogeneous beam

Figure 1: A composite system

Theoretically, f1 and f2 can be expressed as follows:

48 E l g
f1  Equation 2
4  2 L3 W

 g El
f2  2
Equation 3
2L w

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SEMM3941
Mechanics Of Machines Laboratory
Vibration Of A Composite System

Substituting Equation 2 and Equation 3 into Equation 1 gives:

1 4  2 L3 1
2
 W 2 Equation 4
f 48 E l g f2

Caution: the imperial unit is in use, where g = 32.2 ft/s2, w = 4.53lb, Young’ Modulus = 30 x 106
lb/in2 , Weight of motor and attachment = 6.57 lb, and cantilever weight = 0.75 lb x 2.

It is possible to reduce vibration of the main system by attaching a secondary oscillating system.
In the experiment, vibration absorbability of a small cantilever is investigated. Theoretically, the
distance of the centre of one mass from the centre of the absorber, L is found by the relation:

1 3El g
f  Equation 5
2 m L3

Where,

w = one mass at the cantilever, and

f = applied frequency.

Rearranging Equation 5 gives:

3El g
L3  Equation 6
42 m f 2

5. Methodology
In a group, discuss and determine the necessary steps required to achieve the objective.

6. Result
Display the experiment results, either in a graph or in a tabular form

7. Discussion
Question
Q1.Compare and describe the experimental and theoretical values of f.
Q2.Compare and describe the experimental and theoretical values of f2.
Q3.State the assumptions made when applying the Dunkeley’s formula.
Q4.Explain the condition when resonance occur.
Q5.Briefly describe the effect of different supports on the beam, if any.
Q6.Give an example where the formula might be used in practice
Q7.Compare and describe the experimental and theoretical value of L for cantilever.
Q8.Briefly comment on the vibration absorbtion / transmission ability of the cantilever unit

8. Conclusion
Analyze and provide a detailed discussion on the experiment results obtained

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