Assignment 5
Assignment 5
1 to 11 A 9,11
12 to 21 B 8,4
22 to 32 C 1,5
33 to 42 D 2,7
43 to 53 E 6,3
54 to last F 10,12
1. Using Stodola’s Method, find the fundamental mode of vibration and natural frequency of the
spring mass system shown in fig. Take k1=k2=k3=1 N/m, m1=m2=m3=l kg.
2. Using Stodola’s Method, find the fundamental mode of vibration and natural frequency of the
spring mass system shown in fig.
3. Using Stodola’s Method, determine the lowest natural frequency of the spring mass system
shown in fig.
4. Using Stodola’s Method, determine the lowest natural frequency of a torsional system shown in fig.
6. Determine the natural frequency and the mode shape of the system shown in figure by Holzer’s
Method. m1=2kg, m2=4kg, m3=2kg, k1=5N/m, k2=10N/m
7. Using Holzer method, find the natural frequencies of the system shown in figure. Assume
m1=m2=m3=1kg; k1=k2=k3=1N/m
8. Determine the natural frequency of the system shown in figure by Holzer’s Method. Given
J1=J2=J3=1kgm2, kt1=kt2=1Nm/rad
9. A vibrometer having a natural frequency of 5 rad/s and = 0.25 is attached to a structure that
performs a harmonic motion. If the difference between the maximum and minimum recorded
values is 10 mm, determine the amplitude of motion of the vibrating structure when its
frequency is 50 rad/s.
10. A vibrometer gives a reading of relative displacement 0.5mm. The natural frequency of vibration
is 600 rpm and the machine runs at 200rpm. Determine the magnitude of displacement, velocity
and acceleration of the vibrating machine part.
11. Formulate the equation of motion and frequency equation for the system shown in the figure.
Determine the natural frequencies of the system and draw the mode shapes. Take m1=m2=m,
k1=k2=k3=k.
12. A vibration pickup has a natural frequency of 7.5Hz and a damping factor of 0.5. Determine the
lowest frequency beyond which the amplitude can be measured within 1% error.