Vibrating Beam Analysis
University: University of California, Berkeley "The beams provided in the ME107A lab have the same basic geometry - a relatively large-end mass supported by two parallel beams. We have provided a range of instruments on this test stand, including an accelerometer, a linear variable differential transformer (LVDT), a voice coil and fixed magnet for use as either a velocimeter or as a driver, and a pair of strain gages. Your assignment is to make measurements on the beam in the laboratory in order to assess the validity of the model presented above. In addition, you are to analyze the strength of the electromagnetic damping available with the laboratory system." |
