Dynamics Assignment #2

Date of Submission: December 24, 2016

Maximum Score: 10
Reference: Dynamics of Structures by R.W. Clough and J. Penzien, Second Edition
Note: 2 points/day will be subtracted to the score when the assignment is submitted after
the due date.
Problem 2.1
Consider the basic structure of Fig. 2-1a with zero damping and subjected to harmonic
excitation at the frequency ratio = 0.8. Including both steadystate and transient effects, plot
the response ratio R(t). Evaluate the response at increments
= 80 and continue the
analysis for 10 increments.
y(t)
c
m

p(t)

k
Figure 2-1a

Problem 2.2
Consider the basic system of Fig. 2-1a with the following properties: m = 2 kips-sec2/in and k =
20 kips/in. If this system is subjected to resonant harmonic loading (
= ) starting from at
rest conditions, determine the value of the response ratio R(t) after four cycles (
= 8),
assuming:
(a) c = 0
(b) c = 0.5 kips- sec/in
(c) c = 2.0 kips-sec/in

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