Année : 2021/2022

Classe : TP1C
Semestre : 05
Nom du professeur : Paul Louis MEUNIER
Matière : MÉCANIQUE VIBRATOIRE
Durée : 2H00
Documents autorisés : OUI ou NON
Dictionnaire autorisé : OUI
Calculatrice : OUI ou NON

Date : 07/01/2022

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Problem 1: Sliding pearl- Motion equation(s)

A pearl (mass=m) is frictionless sliding on a thread which shape is determined by the

following cycloid: x=a(-sin, y=a(1+cos) into the vertical XoY plan, with
0<<2.
1) Draw the cycloid graphic curve (in the vertical plan XoY)
2) Determine the Lagrangian of the system
3) Calculate the motion equation(s) (not to be solved)

Thread: fil; frictionless: sans frottement; to slide: glisser; pearl: perle

Problem 2 : String movement

One considers an homogeneous unidimensional string, x being the horizontal axis, 
the vertical one.
1) Write (without demonstration) the differential equation linking , x, T the tension,
the linear density, t the time .
2) Which hypothesis brings the solution of the differential equation? Then write the
general solution(s)
3) The string is clamped at each end (x=0, x=L), what is the general solution ?
4) Which are the key parameters for a Civil engineer using such strings?

String: cable, filin; linking:liant; to clamp: fixer rigidement; key parameter: parameter clé;

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Problem 3: Transversal vibration analysis of a beam part of the
“LOUIS VUITTON Foundation” Structure at Paris

1) By analysing the included picture create a theoretical model for one of the
beams. Make a simple drawing of the chosen beam and determine the boundary
conditions.

2) Which are the vibrations modes of the system bearing transversal strength
generated by a blowing wind perpendicular to the beam (mainly W-E in this part of
Paris city) ?

Beam: poutre; drawing: schema; boundary conditions: conditions aux limites; system bearing
transveral strength: système subissant une force transversale; to blow: souffler;

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