BMCM 3743 Mechanical Vibrations

ASSIGNMENT
DESIGN OF A VIBRATION ABSORBER
Semester 2: 2012/2013

You are given a task to design a vibration absorber to prevent an egg (AAA quality) to break due to free falling
from around 3 meter height. The system must be made using only straws and white tape. Your design should
follow the requirements below which made up to 55 marks in total:
a. The white tape should only be used to attach the straws, not to cover the egg.
[5 marks]
b. The maximum straws which can be used is10 (ten). However, the lesser the straw the higher mark be
given as shown in the weighting mark in Figure 1.
[20 marks]
c. The egg must not break or fracture during the test.
[30 marks]

Figure 1.

The remaining 45 marks is to be included in the report writing. Write a short report with no more than
6 pages. The report should contain the following information:

1. INTRODUCTION

Explain the background of the study. Two paragraphs with 500 words are sufficient.
[5 marks]


2. THEORY AND ASSUMPTION

Explain briefly the working principle of your vibration absorber. You must explain how your design is
working. This should be supported by mathematical model (mass, spring, damper system) and the assumptions
you make in your calculation, e.g. the stiffness of the straw, etc.
[25 marks]

3. DESIGN DRAWING

Put the drawing of your design in the report (use CATIA, etc if applicable) and explain briefly the mechanism
of the absorption of the vibration (impact) energy during the test.
[10 marks]

4. CONCLUSION AND REFERENCES

Conclude the report in one paragraph and put the references.
[5 marks]


INSTRUCTION
This assignment should be done in group same as your laboratory group.
The design and the report must be submitted by Friday, 19 April 2013
Your designed system will be tested during the presentation on 29 April-10 May 2013.