BDA31103: ASSIGNMENT 2

Q1) Determine the eqn. of motion, the natural frequencies and mode shapes of the system shown for k1=k2=
k3=k and m1=m2=m3=m.

Q2) Determine the eqn. of motion, the natural frequencies and mode shapes of the system shown for
k1=k2=k3= k4=k and m1=m2=m3=m.

Q3) A simple pendulum of length L and weight mg is pivoted to the mass M which slide without friction
on a horizontal plane as shown. Use Lagranges equation to determine the equations of motion of the
system.

Q4) Use Lagranges equation to derive the equations of motion for the coupled-pendulum as shown.

Q5) Estimate the fundamental frequency of the shaft shown in Figure below by using Dunkerleys
formula for the following data: = , = 2 , = 3 , = = = = 4.

Q6) Estimate the fundamental frequency of vibration of the system as shown by using Rayleighs
Method. Assume that m1=m2=m3=m, k1=k2=k3=k, and the mode shape is