Tutorial 8 Q
Tutorial 8 Q
01
A simplified model of the main landing gear system of a small airplane is shown
in Fig.(f) with m1 = 100 kg, m2 = 5000 kg, k1 = 104 N/m, and k2 = 106 N/m.
(b) Find the natural frequencies and the mode shapes of the system.
Fig.(f)
Question No. 02
1 0 0
[𝑚] = [0 2 0] 𝑎𝑛𝑑
0 0 1
1 −2 1
[𝑘] = [−2 4 −2]
1 −2 1
Question No. 03
𝜆 − 5 −3 −2
| −3 𝜆 − 6 −4 | = 0
−1 −2 𝜆 − 6
Question No. 04
Determine the eigenvalues and eigenvectors of the system shown in Fig. (g),
taking k1 = k2 = k3 = k4 = k and m1 = m2 = m3 = m.
Question No. 05
Determine the eigenvalues and eigenvectors of the system shown in Fig. (g),
taking k1 = k2 = k3 = k4 = k and m1 = 2m, m2 = 3m, and m3 = 2m.
Question No. 06
Question No. 07
A small machine tool of mass 100 kg operates at 600 rpm. Find the static
deflection of an undamped isolator that provides 90 percent isolation.
Question No. 08
An electric motor, of mass 60 kg, rated speed 3000 rpm, and an unbalance 0.002
kg-m, is to be mounted on an isolator to achieve a force transmissibility of less
than 0.25.
Determine:
(a) the stiffness of the isolator
(b) the dynamic amplitude of the motor
(c) the force transmitted to the foundation
Question No. 09