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BT-5/D-20 45197
MECHANICAL VIBRATIONS AND TRIBOLOGY
Paper : MEC-305A
Opt. (i)
Time : Three Hours] [Maximum Marks : 75
Note : Attempt five questions in all, selecting at least one question
from each unit. All questions carry equal marks.

UNIT–I
1. (a) Determine the natural frequency of the system shown
in Fig. I, assuming that cords don't stretch and slide
over the pulley rim. Assume pulley has no mass.
Given : m = 20 kg, k1 = 10000 N/m, k2 = 8000 N/m.
(5)

Fig. I.

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 (b) Find the sum of two harmonic motions of equal
amplitude but of slightly different frequency. Discuss
the beating phenomenon that result from this sum.
(15)

2. Show that the mass of a system having overdamping, will

never pass through the equilibrium position, if it is given
(i) an initial displacement only (ii) an initial velocity only.
(20)

UNIT–II
3. Give the complete solution to an underdamped system
subjected to sinusoidal excitation. (20)

4. Derive the characteristic equation for a two degree of freedom

system with multiple damping elements. (20)

UNIT–III
5. Calculate the natural frequencies of the system as shown
in Fig. II. Use Holzer Method. Given :
J1 = 10 kg-cm-sec2, J2 = J4 = 2 kg-cm-sec2,
J3 = 15 kg-cm-sec2 kt = kt = 10 × 106 kg-cm/rad,
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kt = 20 × 106 kg-cm/rad.
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Fig. II.
(20)

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6. Determine the normal functions in transverse vibration for
a simply supported beam of length l and uniform cross-
section. (20)

UNIT–IV
7. What is the meaning of the word "Tribology"? What are the
basic modes of lubrication? Also explain the properties of
lubricants. (20)

8. What is wear? Explain the sliding and abrasive wear

mechanisms with diagram. (20)

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