Mechanical Vibrations: Theory and Practice

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Single Degree-of-Freedom Vibration Systems

In Chapter 1, we discussed a few of the fundamentals of vibration theory. We discussed various types of vibrations and the important parameters of vibration waveforms. The practical aspects of analysis and the solution of vibrations were also discussed. We shall now consider the important aspects of vibration analysis. To begin with, we deal with a simplest kind of vibration systems. These systems are called a single degree-of-freedom vibration system.

2.1 DEFINITION OF DEGREES-OF-FREEDOM

As mentioned in the previous chapter, vibration is nothing but exchange of potential energy and kinetic energy alternately. The vibration system is excited by the disturbing force/perturbation force. The effect ...