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4. Deduce the expression for determining the natural frequency of the system under
undamped free vibration for the following conditions:
a. A machine foundation is resting on three springs in series having spring constants
k1, k2 and k3. (5)
b. A machine foundation is resting on three springs in parallel having spring
constants k1, k2 and k3. (5)
5. For the system described below, determine the natural frequency and period of vibration
given k1=100N/mm, k2=150N/mm, k3=150N/mm, k4=100N/mm, k5=150N/mm and
m=100kg: