Equations of motion for MDOF systems hold key dynamic information that we are interested in: modal properties,
Question:
Equations of motion for MDOF systems hold key dynamic information that we are interested in: modal properties, i.e. natural frequencies and mode shapes. Solution of these equations completely describes the motion of the system (given initial conditions)
a) Figure Q1a shows a schematic for a vibration sensor. When the sensor is fixed to a surface moving with a time-dependent displacement x, the internal mass will vibrate with a displacement response y and the relative displacement z=y x can be measured. The measurement is usually made by making the internal mass into a magnet and placing it inside a coil fixed relative to the casing; the voltage in the coil will then be proportional to the relative motion. Derive the equation of motion for z in terms of the base displacement x and from
this, determine the "FRF" between Z(@) and X(w). Express the results in terms
of the physical constants and in terms of the damping ratio and natural
frequency. Comment on the results.