Assignment 1 5 x 2 =10

1. A mass is supported by a spring. The static deflection of the spring due to

the mass is 0.0381 cm. Find the natural frequency of vibration

2. For a machine foundation, given weight of the foundation = 45 kN and

spring constant = 104 kN/m, determine
a) the natural frequency of vibration, and
b) the period of oscillation.

3. For a machine foundation, given weight = 60 kN, spring constant =

11,000 kN/m, and c= 200kN-s/m, determine
a) Whether the system is overdamped, underdamped, or critically
damped,
b) The logarithmic decrement, and
c) The ratio of two successive amplitudes
d) Damped natural frequency

4. Use data given in Q No.2, Determine the static deflection of the

foundation.

5. A machine and its foundation weigh 140 kN. The spring constant and the
damping ratio of the soil supporting the foundation may be taken as 12 x
104 kN/m and 0.2 respectively. Forced vibration of the foundation is
caused by a force that can be expressed as
Q(kN) =46 sin (157rad/s)t,
a) The undamped natural frequency of the foundation,
b) Amplitude of motion, and
c) Maximum dynamic force transmitted to the subgrade.