6.

1 Modal Analysis
Principal Coordinates & Coordinates Coupling

Questions
What is the definition of generalised coordinates?

Is the solution (mode shape and natural frequency) dependent on the choice of the generalised coordinates used?
What is static coupling and dynamic coupling?

What is the implication of principal coordinates on the coupling?

How are the natural frequencies of the system defined using the Principal Coordinates?

Can we relate the Principal Coordinates to the generalised coordinates? How?

Using coordinate system set (2) Deflection x(t) of the C.G. and rotation q(t)

Using coordinate system set (4) Deflection y(t) of point P located at a distance e to the left of the C.G. and rotation q(t)