LAB REPORT # 09
MECHANICAL VIBRATIONS
STUDENT DETAILS:
NAME : FAISAL AMIN
CLASS : ME-12 (A)
CMS ID : 338606
DATED : 01-DEC-2023
OBJECTIVE:
• To determine time of torsional vibration apparatus for different values of length.
APPARATUS
• Torsional Vibration Apparatus
• Measuring Tape
THEORY:
Torsion springs are designed to store and release rotational energy. While extension springs and compression
springs work with pushing and pulling type forces, torsion springs operate with a twisting force. A characteristic
of torsion springs is that they reduce in body diameter and increase slightly in body length when diverted in the
direction of the wind. This type of spring can hold a mechanism in place by positioning the legs across the
centreline axis. In creating torsion springs, the direction of the wind will depend on whether the torsion spring
need to operate in a clockwise (left hand wound) or counterclockwise (right hand wound) rotation for a specific
application.
PROCEDURE:
1. Measure the weight of the disc and the ring.
2. Measure the outer and inner diameter of the disc.
3. Measure the diameter of the rod.
4. Measure the length of the rod from the bottom of the upper chuck to the bottom of the ring.
5. Mount the rod first on the lower chuck and then on the upper chuck.
6. Twist the disc by a small angle and measure the time of 10 oscillations using a stopwatch.
7. Mount the disc on the rod closer to the upper chuck. This changes the length.
8. Repeat the first seven steps to get new readings at least three times.
OBSERVATIONS & CALCULATIONS:
TABLE:
MATLAB CODE:
SIMULINK MODEL:
OUTPUT:
For length equal to 0.067m.
DISCUSSION:
• In our torsion spring experiment, we carefully measured the weight, dimensions, and length of the rod
to make sure our observations were reliable.
• Properly mounting the equipment helped prevent any unwanted changes during the experiment.
• We noticed that as we increased the length of the spring, the time it took for oscillations also
increased, which makes sense based on our expectations.
• However, we acknowledged that our experimental results didn't perfectly match the theoretical
predictions, and this difference was due to some errors that naturally happen in experiments.
• This emphasizes the importance of considering uncertainties and errors when interpreting our
findings.
CONCLUSION:
Our torsion spring experiment offered valuable insights into torsional behavior. We carefully controlled
variables such as weight, dimensions, and rod length. The observed relationship between time and spring
length aligned with expectations. However, acknowledging discrepancies between experimental and
theoretical results due to inherent errors is essential. This underscores the importance of recognizing
uncertainties in scientific investigations. Our findings contribute to understanding torsion springs and
emphasize the need for meticulous consideration of variables in future experiments.
