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The experiment aims to demonstrate how mass and spring rate influence the natural frequency of a mass-spring system using a vibrations test frame. It involves static and dynamic measurements through a displacement sensor and an accelerometer, with data analyzed to compare measured and theoretical frequencies. The results will help understand the relationship between mass, spring stiffness, and natural frequency in a mechanical vibration context.

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Lab Report 04

The experiment aims to demonstrate how mass and spring rate influence the natural frequency of a mass-spring system using a vibrations test frame. It involves static and dynamic measurements through a displacement sensor and an accelerometer, with data analyzed to compare measured and theoretical frequencies. The results will help understand the relationship between mass, spring stiffness, and natural frequency in a mechanical vibration context.

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Mechanical Vibration Lab ME 329L

EXPERIMENT NO 4:
Frequency with Varied Mass and Spring Rate
OBJECTIVE:
 To show how mass affects the natural frequency of the mass-spring system.
 To show how spring rate affects the natural frequency of the mass-spring system.
Apparatus Description:

Figure shows the Mass-spring system mounted on the Vibrations Test Frame.

A back panel holds two vertical guide rods and a non-contacting displacement sensor. A spring suspends
a balanced-mass platform which moves freely up and down in the guide rods. To reduce friction, the
guide rods are a loose fit.

TecQuipment include two different springs and additional masses to fit onto the platform, for tests of
different system combinations. The platform has its own mass value, measured accurately during
manufacturing and printed on a label to the front of the platform.

For static experiments you use a scale on the back panel with a cursor on the platform to measure spring
extension due to increasing mass.

For dynamic experiments the displacement sensor measures the vertical movement of the platform. The
sensor detects the movement of a metal ‘activator’ that passes each side of the sensor. The sensor
induces a small magnetic field in the activator. The field strength is roughly proportional to the distance
between the ends of the sensor and the activator, and therefore displacement of the platform. Using this

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method means that there is no physical contact between the sensor and the platform. The experiments
will show you why this is important. A vertical runner holds the displacement sensor, to allow you to adjust
it to the correct position before each experiment. The sensor gives accurate and linear results when
any part of the activator is within the dotted lines. If the activator moves fully out of the dotted
lines, the sensor will still work, but cannot give linear and accurate results. An acceleration sensor
(accelerometer) built into the platform measures acceleration as the platform moves up and down.

Both sensors connect to amplifier circuits on the rear of the back


panel. The amplifier circuits connect to TecQuipment’s VDAS mkII
interface unit which connects to a suitable computer for real-time
display of the displacement and acceleration. Controls and lamps
on the back panel allow the student to adjust the zero reference
of the sensors before each test, and give a simple indication of the
magnitude and direction of displacement or acceleration.

Theory:
Explain the following
 Simple Harmonic Motion of Mass Spring System with Neat Diagram
 Mathematically Model Mass – Spring System and prove it that

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Procedure:

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Calculations:
(Data from Versatile data acquisition system in tabular form)

Result Analysis

 Plot a graph of Measured and Theoretical frequency (vertical axis) against Total Mass and write
observations about effect of mass and stiffness of spring on natural frequency.
 How well does the theory predict the frequency?

Conclusion

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