USN Category Questions

1 to 11 A 1,6
12 to 21 B 2,7
22 to 32 C 3,8
33 to 42 D 4,6
43 to 53 E 5,7
54 to last F 3,8

1. Using Stodola’s Method, find the fundamental mode of vibration and natural frequency of the
spring mass system shown in fig. Take k1=k2=k3=1 N/m, m1=m2=m3=l kg.

2. Using Stodola’s Method, find the fundamental mode of vibration and natural frequency of the
spring mass system shown in fig.

3. Using Stodola’s Method, determine the lowest natural frequency of the spring mass system
shown in fig.
4. Using Stodola’s Method, determine the lowest natural frequency of a torsional system shown in fig.

5. Determine the lowest natural frequency by Stodola method.

6. Determine the natural frequency and the mode shape of the system shown in figure by Holzer’s
Method. m1=2kg, m2=4kg, m3=2kg, k1=5N/m, k2=10N/m

7. Using Holzer method, find the natural frequencies of the system shown in figure. Assume
m1=m2=m3=1kg; k1=k2=k3=1N/m
8. Determine the natural frequency of the system shown in figure by Holzer’s Method. Given
J1=J2=J3=1kgm2, kt1=kt2=1Nm/rad