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1 Dynamic vibration absorber

Why do this?

Questions
Can this dynamic vibration absorber be used over a range of frequencies? What is the mathematical basis for this type of vibration absorber? What are the dangers that one should look out for when using this type of absorber?

What happens when the condition 2 k 2 m is satisfied?

When this condition is satisfied, from the equation;

k2 X 1 k2 m 2 X 2 0 X1 0
It follows then that the force exerted by the absorber on the mechanical structure must be (since X1=0);

Force"absorber _ on _ structure" K 2 X 2

2 k M X 1 k 2 X 2 F0 1 2

But X 1 0 k 2 X 2 F0
Force acting on structure by the absorber cancels the imposed force

What if the frequency of excitation drifts?

0.0004 0.00035 0.0003 0.00025 0.0002 0.00015 0.0001 0.00005 0 2 3 4 5 Frequency (Hz) 6 7 8 No Absorber With Absorber

Amplitude