Which of the following diagrams represents the response of a critically damped (ξ = 1) SDOF system to initial conditions?
Which of the following diagrams represents the response of a critically damped (ξ = 1) SDOF system to initial conditions? Correct Answer <img alt="F1 Shubhanshi Ravi 16.10.21 D38" src="//storage.googleapis.com/tb-img/production/21/10/F1_Shubhanshi_Ravi_16.10.21_D38.png" style="width: 433px; height: 300px;">
Explanation:
Damping Ratio, ξ = c/cc
ξ = 0: Undamped System
ξ > 1: Over Damped System
ξ < 1: Under Damped System
ξ = 1: Critically Damped System
Important Points
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Overdamped System: ζ > 1
This is the equation of aperiodic motion i.e. the system cannot vibrate due to over-damping. The magnitude of the resultant displacement approaches zero with time.
Underdamped: ζ < 1
This resultant motion is oscillatory with decreasing amplitudes having a frequency of ωd. Ultimately, the motion dies down with time.
Critical Damping: ζ = 1
The displacement will be approaching to zero with shortest possible time.