Vibration Isolation System Design

College of Engineering
Coursework Submission Sheet
Coursework Title:Progress Report
Coursework number:Assessment5
Module code:EG-353
Module title:Individual Research Project
Submission deadline:2ndFebruary 2018 4pm
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College of Engineering
EG-353 Research Project
Progress Report Dated: 21st January 2018
Springs with negative, zero and infinite stiffness
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Achievements to Date
 Comprehended the stiffness phenomenon in mechanical springs
 Provided a platform for further interrogation on the stiffness of springs vis-à-vis performance
 Developed a mathematical relationship among negative stiffness, zero and infinite stiffness
 Participated in redesign of mechanical springs to improve on stiffness
Planned Activities
A1. Changing the project plan
A3. Progress Report
A3. Laboratory experimental results (tabulated)
A4. Vibration system sketched designs