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SYSTEMS DYNAMICS &

VIBRATIONS – ENME701
Project
Spring-damper mechanical system

HARPREET SINGH 14879976


NABEEL MAZHAR 15908695
ABDULLAH BAJUAYFIR 15858420
ZIYAD ADAM 16923088
HISHAM AL BREIKI 16928766
Background
We are investigating the dynamic characteristics of a 2nd order spring-damper mechanical system,
and its relationship to a car suspension. A car suspension is the most vital part of the ride quality of a
car as it determines its physical, functional, performance and comfort mechanisms. A car suspension
uses springs and shock absorbers (dampers) in different combinations for specific purposes. There
are a various number of suspensions systems to accommodate a car. In this investigation however,
we will study 4 different relationships of a spring-damper system which gives the best relationship
for the fastest time it takes for the systems oscillations to reach equilibrium. This will help us
determine what the most ideal combination of a series or parallel spring-damper system. For this
investigation we replicate a single base spring-damper wheel model.

Project statement
Design an experimental setup to investigate the dynamic characteristics of a Second Order
Mechanical System.

Objective
1) Find the best possible arrangement of the spring damper system so it produces the least
amount of frequency and hence the number of oscillations.
2) Determine damped and undamped natural frequencies
3) Use those in the equation to determine spring and damper constants.
4) Compare the theoretical values to the experimental values to find the accuracy of the best
combination.

Constrains and Assumptions


1. Start by equilibrium position using initial condition x(displacement) and velocity=0 and at
T(time) =0
2. friction will be neglected for simplification.
3. vibration only happens in the vertical orientation.
4. ground is assumed to be stable.
5. Assume Spring and damper constant of physical components to have no errors.

System Physical Decomposition


- Allocates functions to physical subsystems
- Provides complete description of the system design
- Relates to force analysis
System Functional Decomposition

Function decomposition helps define a system in terms of its functions before it can complete the
physical design.

2nd Order differential equation of the response of the mass-spring-damper system

𝑑2 𝑋 𝑑𝑋
𝑀 2 +𝐵 + 𝐾𝑋 = 𝐹
𝑑𝑡 𝑑𝑡

M = Mass

X = Displacement

dX/dt = Velocity

𝑑2 𝑋
= Acceleration
𝑑𝑡 2

F = Input Force

B = Damping coefficient

K = Sprint constant

Break down of the system in Sub Components

SYSTEM OF
INTEREST

Physical
Performance Interface
Functional Quality Property
Requirement Requirement
Requirement Measure Diagram
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Imposed
Design Reference
requirement Requirement
Gantt chart

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