2.1 Concept and representation of single degree-of-freedom systems
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systems are the building blocks of vibration analysis. They use one coordinate to describe motion, involving mass, spring, and damping elements. Understanding these systems is crucial for grasping more complex vibration problems.
The for SDOF systems relates displacement, velocity, and acceleration. Key concepts include and , which determine system behavior. These fundamentals apply to real-world applications like simple pendulums, car suspensions, and building seismic analysis.
Single Degree-of-Freedom Systems
Fundamentals of SDOF Systems
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Single degree-of-freedom (SDOF) system describes motion using one coordinate or variable
Key components include mass, spring element, and damping element
Equation of motion relates displacement, velocity, and acceleration through second-order
Natural frequency determined by system's mass and stiffness
Higher mass decreases natural frequency
Higher stiffness increases natural frequency
Damping ratio influences system response to external forces and energy dissipation
Low damping ratio results in prolonged oscillations
High damping ratio leads to quick decay of motion
Three types of motion based on damping ratio
(oscillatory decay)
(fastest return to equilibrium without oscillation)
(slow return to equilibrium without oscillation)
System response categorized as free or forced
determined by initial conditions and system parameters
depends on external excitations (periodic forces, impulses)
Mathematical Representation of SDOF Systems
Equation of motion for SDOF system
mx¨+cx˙+kx=F(t)
m: mass
c: damping coefficient
k: spring stiffness
x: displacement
F(t): external force
Natural frequency calculation
ωn=mk
Damping ratio calculation
ζ=2kmc
General solution for free vibration
x(t)=Ae−ζωntcos(ωdt+ϕ)
A: amplitude
ωd:
ϕ:
SDOF Systems in Applications
Real-World Examples of SDOF Systems
Simple pendulum with angle of displacement as single coordinate
Used in clocks, seismometers
Mass suspended on vertical spring for
Applied in vehicle seats, sensitive equipment mounts
Car bouncing on suspension approximated as SDOF
Helps in designing comfortable ride characteristics
Single-story building under horizontal ground motion during earthquake
Used for basic seismic analysis and design
Torsional vibration of shaft with single disk
Important in rotating machinery design (turbines, generators)
in tall buildings to reduce wind-induced vibrations
Examples include Taipei 101, John Hancock Tower
Vertical motion of floating buoy in calm water
Used in oceanographic studies, wave energy converters
SDOF Systems in Engineering Design
Vibration isolators for sensitive equipment (microscopes, precision machinery)
Reduce transmitted vibrations from environment
in vehicles
Improve ride quality and handling
Seismic base isolation systems for buildings
Protect structures from earthquake damage
in power transmission systems
Reduce harmful vibrations in rotating shafts
in water towers
Mitigate wind-induced oscillations
Mass dampers in sports equipment (tennis rackets, golf clubs)
Enhance performance by reducing vibrations
Spring-Mass-Damper Models for SDOF
Components of Spring-Mass-Damper Model
Mass element represents system inertia
Depicted as rigid block or point mass
Determines of system
Spring element represents system stiffness
Usually shown as coil spring
Stores
Linear spring follows Hooke's Law: F = kx
Damper element represents energy dissipation
Illustrated as dashpot or viscous damper
Dissipates energy through heat
Linear damper force proportional to velocity: F = cv
Free-body diagram includes
Inertial force (ma)
Spring force (kx)
Damping force (cv)
External forces (F(t))
Advanced Spring-Mass-Damper Models
Nonlinear springs for large displacements
Force-displacement relationship: F = kx + k2x^2 + k3x^3
Multiple springs in series or parallel
Series: 1/keq = 1/k1 + 1/k2
Parallel: keq = k1 + k2
Alternative damping mechanisms
(dry friction): F = μN * sign(v)
: F = jkx
Rotational SDOF systems
Torsional spring: T = kθ
Rotational damper: T = cω
Two-dimensional SDOF systems
Planar motion with coupled x and y coordinates
Degrees of Freedom for Systems
Determining Degrees of Freedom
Degrees of freedom equal minimum number of independent coordinates to define configuration
Rigid body in 3D space has maximum six degrees of freedom
Three translational (x, y, z)
Three rotational (roll, pitch, yaw)
Constraints reduce degrees of freedom
Fixed support removes all degrees of freedom
Pin joint allows rotation but restricts translation
Calculate degrees of freedom
Count possible independent motions
Subtract number of constraints
Planar motion of free rigid body has three degrees of freedom
Two translational (x, y)
One rotational (θ)
Systems with multiple bodies
Sum individual body degrees of freedom
Subtract constraints between bodies
Examples of Degrees of Freedom Analysis
Particle moving in straight line (1 DOF)
Only x-coordinate needed to describe motion
Simple pendulum (1 DOF)
Angle θ fully defines position
Mass sliding on inclined plane (1 DOF)
Distance along plane describes motion
Double pendulum (2 DOF)
Two angles required to define configuration
Planar four-bar linkage (1 DOF)
One angle determines position of all links
Spatial robot arm with 6 joints (6 DOF)
Each joint angle contributes one degree of freedom
Gyroscope (3 DOF)
Three rotational degrees of freedom (precession, nutation, spin)