INTRODUCTION

Mechanical Vibration
Motion of a particle or a body which oscillates about a position of equilibrium

CATEGORY
- Degrees of Freedom
- Based on Applied Forces
- Based on Restrictive Forces

Degrees of Freedom

1. Single Degree of Freedom (SDOF)

Requires a single point on the system to define its configurative or state

2. Multi Degree of Freedom (>1 degree)

Requires a multiple point on the system to define its configuration or state

Based on Applied Forces

1. Free Vibration
The motion is maintained by the restoring force only (ex. Spring)

2. Forced Vibration
Periodic force is applied to the system

Based on Restrictive Forces

1. Undamped
The effects of friction can be neglected. (NF)

2. Damped
Motion will slowly decrease until, after a certain time, the motion comes to a stop.
There is a force stopping the motion. (WF)