Structural Dynamics Problems 1

Q1. Write the equation of motion for the SDOF system shown in Figure Q1, taking
the displacement coordinate to be as indicated. The frame ABC, all springs and dampers
are weightless and all displacements are small.

Q2. A rigid bar AB of two concentrated masses m is excited via spring BC by the
motion of support C given by ( )
g
v t . Determine the equation of motion of the system in
terms of the vertical motion
v
at B. Assume small rotations.

m
A
m
C
B
c
Displacement
coordinate =
( ) t p

k
a a
m
a
m
A
c
1
k
B
C
( )
v t
a a
( )
g
v t
2
k