Exp.

No: 02 (a) 19BME1252

Date :17/02/2021
SREEVATSAN M D
NATURAL VIBRATIONS OF A SPRING MASS SYSTEM
Aim:
To study the natural vibrations of a spring mass system .

Experimental setup:

Procedure:

1. Attach a thicker beam between the trunion bracket and the spring as shown in fig. mount
the exciter assembly over it.
2. Adjust the position of the beam in such a way that the beam remains in the horizontal
position (approximately) using the spring supporting screw.
3. Set the system vibrating by a gentle jerk and record the time required for 10 oscillations
by using the paper recorder.
Finding Spring Stiffness:

S. No Load (kg) Deflection (𝜹) (m) Spring Stiffness (s) (kg/m)

1 0.31 3.2258
1.
2 0.315 6.3490
2.
3 0.325 9.2307
3.
4 0.355 11.2676
4.
5 0.375 13.3333
5.

Observations:
Time for 10 Experimental Theoretical
Load m Spring stiffness (s)
S. No oscillations, Frequency Frequency
(kg) (kg/m)
t seconds. (1/T Hz) (Hz)

1. 1 3.2258 5.27 1.987 0.89533

2. 2 6.3490 5.55 1.802 0.88819

3. 3 9.2307 5.65 1.769 0.87442

4. 4 11.2676 6.46 1.548 0.836663

5. 5 13.3333 6.91 1.447 0.814047

𝑚 √𝜹
Texpt. = Time for 10 oscillations /10; Ttheo = 2𝜋√ =
𝑠 0.4985

𝟏 𝟏
Experimental frequency = T Theoretical frequency =T
expt theo

Result: natural vibrations of a spring mass system is calculated

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Date : 17/02/2021
EX NO: 02 (b)
Date: 17/02/2021
Forced Damped vibrations of equivalent spring mass system
Aim:
To study the forced damped vibrations of equivalent spring mass system.

Apparatus Required:
Trunnion bearings, beams, weights.

Procedure:
1. The exiter is connected to D.C. variable speed motor.
2. Start the motor and allow the system to vibrate.
3. Wait for some time for the amplitude to build for particular forcing frequency.
4. Adjust the position of strip chart recorder.
5. Take the record of amplitude Vs time on strip chart by starting the recording
motor.
6. Take record by changing forcing frequencies.

Observation table:
Sl. Forcing frequency = Speed /60
Amplitude (mm)
No. (cycles per second)
1 170 4.5
2 202 9
3 231 10
4 260 11
5 293 15
6 347 7.5
7 397 7
8 440 5

Graphs:
 1. Frequency Vs. Amplitude (N)

frequency vs amplitude
16
293, 15
14
12
260, 11
10
amplitude

202, 9
231, 10
8 347, 7.5
6 397, 7
170, 4.5 440, 5
4
2
0
0 100 200 300 400 500
frequency

Result: forced damped vibrations of equivalent spring mass system is calculated

Signature:
Date : 17/02/2021