ASSIGNMENT 4

Problem 1: Find the number of poles in the left half-plane, the right half-plane, and on the jω-
axis for the system of Figure.

Problem 2: Find the number of poles in the left half-plane, the right half-plane, and on the jω-
axis for the system of Figure.

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Problem 3: The open-loop transfer function is G(s) = s(s + 4)(s2 + 4s + 20) . Sketch the root locus.

Problem 4: Sketch the root locus for the system shown in Figure 8.11.

Problem 5: Derive an expression for the natural frequencies for the transverse vibration of a
uniform beam with both ends simply supported.

Problem 6: The vertical and horizontal forces (reactions) at joints A and B of a typical cable
of the suspension bridge shown in Fig. are given by Fx= 2.8 x 106N and Fy= 1.1 x 106 N. The
cables are made of steel with a weight density of 76.5 KN/m3. If the effective diameter of the
cable is 25 cm, find the first two natural frequencies of vibration of the cable in the vertical
direction. State the assumptions involved in the solution
Steel shaft of diameter d and length l is fixed at one end and carries a propeller of mass m and
mass moment of inertia at the other end.

Problem 7: Determine the fundamental natural frequency of vibration of the shaft in (a) axial
vibration, and (b) torsional vibration. Data: d = 5 cm, l = 1 m, m = 100 kg, Jo = 10 kg-m2 .

Problem 8: The torsional system consists of a shaft with a disc of mass moment of inertia I0
mounted at its center. If both ends of the shaft are fixed, find the system's response in free
torsional vibration of the shaft. Assume that the disc is given a zero initial angular displacement
and an initial velocity of 𝜃̇0.
Problem 9: The arrangement of the compressor, turbine and generator in a thermal power plant
is shown in fig. Find the natural frequencies and mode shapes of the system

Problem 10: Estimate the fundamental frequency of the lateral vibration of a shaft carrying
three rotors (masses), as shown in Fig. with m1 = 20 kg, m2 = 50 kg, m3 = 40 kg, l1 =
1 m, l2 = 3 m, l3 = 4 m and l4 = 2 m. The shaft is made of steel with a solid circular
cross section of diameter 10cm.

Problem 11: Find the fundamental frequency of transverse vibration of the nonuniform
x 2
cantilever beam shown in Fig, using the deflection shape W(x) = (1 − l ) .
Problem 12: Find the natural frequencies of the plane milling cutter shown in Fig. 8.13 when
the free end of the shank is fixed. Assume the torsional rigidity of the shank as GJ and the mass
moment of inertia of the cutter as l0

Problem 13: A two-story shear building is shown in the figure, in which the floors are assumed
to be rigid. Using Rayleigh’s method, compute the first natural frequency of the building for
3𝐸𝐼
𝑚1 = 2𝑚, 𝑚2 = 𝑚, ℎ1 = ℎ2 = ℎ, and 𝑘1 = 𝑘2 = . Assume the first mode configuration to
ℎ3

be the same as the static equilibrium shape due to loads proportional to the floor weights.
Problem 14:Using Holzer’s methods, find the natural frequencies and mode shapes of the shear
building shown in the above problem. Assume that 𝑚1 = 2𝑚, 𝑚2 = 𝑚, ℎ1 = ℎ2 = ℎ, and 𝑘1 =
3𝐸𝐼
2𝑘, 𝑘2 = 𝑘, 𝑘 = .
ℎ3

Problem 15: Derive the transfer function of a viscously damped system under rotating
unbalance, with the equation of motion:

𝑀𝑥̈ + 𝑐𝑥̇ + 𝑘𝑥 = 𝑚𝑒𝜔2 sin 𝜔𝑡.

Problem 16. A spring and a viscous damper, connected to a massless rigid bar, are subjected
to a harmonic force f(t) as shown in the figure. Find the steady-state response of the system
using Laplace transform.
Problem 17: The cord of a musical instrument is fixed at both ends and has a length of 2 m, a
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diameter of 0.5 mm, and a density of 7800 Kg m . Find the tension required in order to have a
fundamental frequency of (a) 1 Hz and (b) 5 Hz.

Problem 18: The cable between two electric transmission towers has a length of 2000 m. It is
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clamped at its ends under a tension P. The density of the cable material is 8890 Kg m . If the
first four natural frequencies are required to lie between 0 and 20 Hz, determine the necessary
cross-sectional area of the cable and the initial tension.

Problem 19: The strings of a guitar are made of music wire with a diameter of 0.05 mm, a
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weight density of 76.5 kN m , and a Young's modulus of 207 GPa. If the lengths of two of the
strings are given by 0.60 m and 0.65 m, determine the fundamental natural frequencies of the

strings if the tension in each string is 5  10 N.

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Problem 20: Find the fundamental frequency for torsional vibration of a shaft of length 2 m
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and diameter 50 mm when both ends are fixed. The density of the material is 7800 Kg m and

the modulus of rigidity is 0.8  10 N m .

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