Assignment No 1
Assignment No 1
1. Write the equation governing the free vibration of the systems shown in Figs. P1.9 to P1.11.
Assuming the beam to be massless, each system has a single DOF defined as the vertical
deflection under the weight w. The flexural rigidity of the beam is E I and the length is L.
[CLO2:C4:PLO2] (10)
2. Determine the natural frequency of a weight w suspended from a spring at the midpoint of a
simply supported beam (Fig. P1.12). The length of the beam is L, and its flexural rigidity is E
I. The spring stiffness is k. Assume the beam to be massless. [CLO2:C4:PLO2] (10)
3. Write the equation of motion for the frame shown in Fig. P1.13. The flexural rigidity of the
beam and columns is as noted. The mass lumped at the beam is m; otherwise, assume the frame
to be massless and neglect damping. By comparing the result with Eq. (1.3.2), comment on the
effect of base fixity. [CLO2:C4:PLO2] (10)