Fall 2016 ENGG*2400: Tutorial Week 2

Translational Mechanical Systems

Problem 2.2 from the text: For the system shown below, the springs are undeflected when x1 = x2 =
0. The applied force, fa (t), is known. Draw the free body diagram and write the modelling equations
for
1. mass M1
2. mass M2
STOP

STOP

System for problem 2.2.

Problem 2.20 from the text: For the system shown below, x1 and x2 are displacements relative to the
undeflected spring lengths. The applied forces fa (t) and fb (t) are known. Do account for gravity.
Draw the free body diagram and write the modelling equations for
1. mass M1
STOP

System for problem 2.20.

Roles
Problem Solver

ALL of your thinking, ALL of your problem solving is to be verbalized

Read the problem statement aloud
YOU are solving the problem
Solving it as if you are solo (not a team solution strategy)
Speed is not the priority here - it is not essential that you finish the problem in the time available
Attempting to be consistent with your thoughts and what you verbalize is key

Listener
Force Problem Solver to verbalize EVERYTHING; dont let them quietly think or read!
CONTINUOUSLY check what they say they are doing is what they are doing
Continuously checking for errors
Pointing out errors or inconsistency
ASKING for more explanation
NOT
Solving the problem as well
Helping to solve problem
Checking to the point of getting the Problem Solver on the same approach to your approach to
the problem

Observer
Taking notes of the problem solving process that the Problem Solver is using
Steps characterized in a broad sense that might be translatable or comparable to others
Successful and unsuccessful step
Sequence
NOT
Problem Solver
Listener

Hand In
Rotate the role of each group member during the tutorial period. Each group member will hand in one sheet
showing the work they did in their role as Problem Solver with the following information shown at the top:
Problem Solver:
Listener:
Observer:
Date:

Problem:

Work:
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