Relationship between velocity ratio and dynamic displacement in sinusoidual vibration

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the relationship between the velocity ratio and dynamic displacement in the context of designing an anti-vibrational support mount for equipment on turbo-prop aircraft. It involves concepts of vibration isolation, transmissibility, and the mathematical relationships governing these phenomena.

Discussion Character

  • Homework-related
  • Mathematical reasoning

Main Points Raised

  • One participant presents a problem involving a 40kg equipment mass and the need for a vibration isolation system that meets specific safety limits.
  • The participant outlines an equation for displacement transmissibility (Td) and its dependence on parameters like stiffness (k), damping constant (c), mass (m), and frequency (w).
  • The participant proposes that the ratio of amplitudes of displacements is the same as the ratio of amplitudes of velocities, using complex algebra to support this claim.
  • Another participant expresses agreement with the initial participant's reasoning, suggesting they are on the right track.
  • There is a light-hearted exchange about the participant's university affiliation, indicating a personal connection between participants.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree with the initial reasoning presented, but the discussion does not resolve whether the proposed relationship between displacement and velocity ratios is definitively correct.

Contextual Notes

The discussion does not address potential limitations or assumptions in the mathematical derivations presented, nor does it clarify the conditions under which the proposed relationships hold true.

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Students and professionals interested in vibration analysis, dynamics, and mechanical engineering applications, particularly in aerospace contexts.

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Homework Statement



I am asked to provide an anti vibrational support mount for equipment mounted on turbo-prop aircraft. The equipment has a mass of 40kg.
the vibrational response of the equipment to the environmental disturbances will need ot satisfy a safety limit prescribed by the customer.
the performance of the vibration isolation system will be tested using transducers that measure velocity of the vibration as shown:

Homework Equations



amplitude of Velocity of equipment/amplitude of Velocity of support structure = k,

where k must lie below a certain limit for a given frequency of operation.

I have been given an equation that relates

amplitude of Displacement of equipment(X)/ amplitude of displacement of support structure(Y)

which is the displacement transmissibility Td,
where the equation is Td = (k + jwc)/(k-mw^2 + jwc)
where k is stiffness, c is the damping constant, m is the mass and w is the frequency of operation and j is the complex component.


The Attempt at a Solution



i would deem this question to be a Single Degree of Freedom with Base Excitation, as we would only consider motion in vertical direction here (given in question)

i just need help to affirm that the relationship of the ratio of the amplitudes of the displacements is the SAME as that as the ratio of the amplitude of velocities.

by considering y(t) to be base excitation and x(t) to be the response, both y(t) and x(t) have the same frequency and a phase lag in between.

using complex algebra to represent this ,

we have x(t) =Xe^jwt , xdot(t) = jwXe^jwt
and y(t) = Ye^jwt, ydot(t) = jwYe^jwt

hence from here, we can tell that the ratios of displacements and velocities are the same.

Am i right here? or have i over simplified things and i have missed out something?
 
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You're well on the right track there...

Uni of manchester student by any chance? =P
 


your_lecturer said:
You're well on the right track there...

Uni of manchester student by any chance? =P

HAHAHA! This is the first time I come across something like this here :smile:
 


Thank you lecturer!

lol, is this considered cheating if i ask such a question over here?

well, yea, i am studying in university of manchester now, do you happen to be my Dynamics lecturer?? Now this is pretty amazing =))
 

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