Consider the system shown in Figure 5.24. Let (x) be the displacement of the mass measured from

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Consider the system shown in Figure 5.24. Let \(x\) be the displacement of the mass measured from its original location where the springs are undeformed. Assume that the pulleys are massless and the springs are linear.

(a) Find the static equilibrium position of the system using the principle of virtual work, and

(b) derive the equation of motion using d'Alembert's principle.

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Mechanical Vibration Analysis, Uncertainties, And Control

ISBN: 9781498753012

4th Edition

Authors: Haym Benaroya, Mark L Nagurka, Seon Mi Han

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