2.003SC | Fall 2011 | Undergraduate

Engineering Dynamics

Mechanical Vibration

Estimation of natural frequencies and damping ratios from measured response: the logarithmic decrement

Description: Prof. Vandiver introduces the single degree of freedom (SDOF) system, finding the EOM with respect to the static equilibrium position, SDOF system response to initial conditions, phase angle in free decay, natural frequencies, and damping ratios.

Instructor: J. Kim Vandiver

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