Lab 5: Time Response of a Second Order Mechanical System

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Objective The objective of this experiment is to study the under-damped natural response of a mechanical mass - spring – damper system and to determine the damping ratio from the response trace. ... Introduction A mass spring damper system is used in engineering applications to absorb shock and reduce vibrations. It involves a spring, a mass, and a damper. This is shown in Figure 1. For this lab, there will be a platform mass that will be oscillating up and down. The damping can be controlled with an adjustable airflow restrictor valve [Show More]

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