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Engineering · Vibration & Rotating Systems

Base Excitation Motion Transmissibility Calculator

Calculate the ideal absolute-motion-to-base-motion amplitude ratio for a damped SDOF system.

Engineering · Vibration & Rotating Systems

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Explicit properties, geometry, units and assumptions
  1. 1EnterProvide the known values
  2. 2CalculateResults update automatically
  3. 3VerifyReview the details and units
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Visual modelSchematic · not to scale
Vibration & Rotating Systems: baseMotion visual explanationA simplified diagram showing the relationship represented by the selected calculator mode. It is explanatory and not a fabrication, safety or scale drawing.moving base drives absolute mass motion
The diagram explains the selected relationship only. Dimensions, symbols and proportions are illustrative; use the entered values and stated assumptions for the calculation.

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What this calculator is for

Calculate the ideal absolute-motion-to-base-motion amplitude ratio for a damped SDOF system. It exists to make the selected ideal model, its inputs, and its limits visible before the result is used elsewhere.

1Match the physical system to the displayed mass, stiffness, damping and support topology.
2Use one consistent force, length, mass and time basis.
3Compare the intermediate frequency or ratio outputs before interpreting amplitude.

Visual explanation

The tailored schematic separates inertia, elastic restraint, damping or excitation so the governing relationship can be read as a physical model rather than an unexplained formula.

The governing relationship

X/Y=√[(1+(2ζr)²)/((1−r²)²+(2ζr)²)], where r=f/fn.

Keep the boundary visible

Linear steady base motion only. Mount geometry, multi-axis coupling, nonlinear elastomers, shock and equipment limits remain external.

Quick guide

How to use this calculator

  1. Choose the analysis mode that matches the physical model before entering values.
  2. Enter properties, geometry, loads, states and coefficients from one consistent unit and sign convention.
  3. Use the intermediate outputs to audit the relationship, then retain the stated idealization before applying it.

Calculation method

Transparent engineering model

X/Y=√[(1+(2ζr)²)/((1−r²)²+(2ζr)²)], where r=f/fn.

The calculator evaluates only the declared relationship and preserves visitor-entered assumptions rather than selecting materials, factors, components or standards.

Worked example

Worked example

At r=2 and ζ=0.1, the ideal absolute motion transmissibility is about 0.356.

X/Y=√[(1+(2ζr)²)/((1−r²)²+(2ζr)²)], where r=f/fn.

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Precision and limits

Analysis, not approval

Linear steady base motion only. Mount geometry, multi-axis coupling, nonlinear elastomers, shock and equipment limits remain external.

Standards and properties

Material properties, allowable values, load combinations, safety factors, correlations, manufacturer data, codes and jurisdictional requirements are not supplied automatically.

Units and precision

Use one consistent unit basis. Results retain working precision but cannot be more accurate than the entered measurements and properties.

Privacy

Entered engineering values and results stay in this browser and are not sent to analytics or third parties.