Simple Formula to Study the Large Amplitude Free Vibrations of Beams and Plates

2008 ◽  
Vol 75 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Venkateswara Rao ◽  
K. Meera Saheb ◽  
G. Ranga Janardhan
Keyword(s):  
Free Vibration ◽  
Large Amplitude ◽  
Simple Formula ◽  
Space Variable ◽  
Linear Time ◽  
Amplitude Ratio ◽  
Compressive Load ◽  
Maximum Amplitude ◽  
Free Vibrations ◽  
Structural Members

A simple formula to study the large amplitude free vibration behavior of structural members, such as beams and plates, is developed. The nonlinearity considered is of von Karman type, and after eliminating the space variable(s), the corresponding temporal equation is a homogeneous Duffing equation. The simple formula uses the tension(s) developed in the structural members due to large deflections along with the corresponding buckling load obtained when the structural members are subjected to the end axial or edge compressive load(s) and are equal in magnitude of the tension(s). The ratios of the nonlinear to the linear radian frequencies for beams and the nonlinear to linear time periods for plates are obtained as a function of the maximum amplitude ratio. The numerical results, for the first mode of free vibration obtained from the present simple formula compare very well to those available in the literature obtained by applying the standard analytical or numerical methods with relatively complex formulations.

scholarly journals Large Amplitude Free Vibration Analysis of Tapered Timoshenko Beams Using Coupled Displacement Field Method

2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 673-688 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Rajesh ◽  
K.M. Saheb
Keyword(s):  
Fundamental Frequency ◽  
Displacement Field ◽  
Large Amplitude ◽  
Amplitude Ratio ◽  
Slenderness Ratio ◽  
Maximum Amplitude ◽  
Free Vibration Analysis ◽  
Free Vibrations ◽  
Timoshenko Beams ◽  
Functional Requirements

Abstract Tapered beams are more efficient compared to uniform beams as they provide a better distribution of mass and strength and also meet special functional requirements in many engineering applications. In this paper, the linear and non-linear fundamental frequency parameter values of the tapered Timoshenko beams are evaluated by using the coupled displacement field (CDF) method and closed form expressions are derived in terms of frequency ratio as a function of slenderness ratio, taper ratio and maximum amplitude ratio for hinged-hinged and clamped-clamped beam boundary conditions. The effectiveness of the CDF method is brought out through the solution of the large amplitude free vibrations, in terms of fundamental frequency of tapered Timoshenko beams with axially immovable ends. The results obtained by the present CDF method are validated with the existing literature wherever possible.

Large Amplitude Free Vibration of Shallow Spherical Shell on a Pasternak Foundation

1993 ◽  
Vol 115 (1) ◽  
pp. 70-74 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. N. Paliwal ◽  
V. Bhalla
Keyword(s):  
Free Vibration ◽  
Spherical Shell ◽  
Large Amplitude ◽  
Free Vibrations ◽  
Numerical Results ◽  
Shallow Spherical Shell ◽  
Pasternak Foundation ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Foundation Parameters ◽  
Clamped Edges

Large amplitude free vibrations of a clamped shallow spherical shell on a Pasternak foundation are studied using a new approach by Banerjee, Datta, and Sinharay. Numerical results are obtained for movable as well as immovable clamped edges. The effects of geometric, material, and foundation parameters on relation between nondimensional frequency and amplitude have been investigated and plotted.

Nonlinear Free Vibrations of a Timoshenko Beam Using Multiple Scales Method

Volume 2 ◽  
2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asghar Ramezani ◽  
Mehrdaad Ghorashi
Keyword(s):  
Differential Equation ◽  
Partial Differential Equation ◽  
Free Vibration ◽  
Timoshenko Beam ◽  
Large Amplitude ◽  
Multiple Scales ◽  
Method Of Multiple Scales ◽  
Free Vibrations ◽  
Partial Differential ◽  
Cantilevered Beam

In this paper, the large amplitude free vibration of a cantilever Timoshenko beam is considered. To this end, first Hamilton’s principle is used in deriving the partial differential equation of the beam response under the mentioned conditions. Then, implementing the Galerkin’s method the partial differential equation is converted to an ordinary nonlinear differential equation. Finally, the method of multiple scales is used to determine a second order perturbation solution for the obtained ODE. The results show that nonlinearity acts in the direction of increasing the natural frequency of the thick-cantilevered beam.

Force-Feedback Control in VIV Experiments

2003 ◽  
Author(s):  
O̸yvind N. Smogeli ◽  
Franz S. Hover ◽  
Michael S. Triantafyllou
Keyword(s):  
Control System ◽  
Feedback Control ◽  
Free Vibration ◽  
Closed Loop ◽  
Force Feedback ◽  
Amplitude Ratio ◽  
Free Vibrations ◽  
Closed Loop System ◽  
Control Scheme ◽  
Vibration Tests

A force-feedback control system for VIV experiments is designed and evaluated for the purpose of achieving high accuracy free vibration tests. Through an organized approach, this work details specific methods for minimizing the combined effect of mass and damping using control system fundamentals. The dynamics of the closed-loop system are analyzed, a numerical model constructed and a control scheme is chosen and implemented in real-time. The control system performance is evaluated by performing frequency response tests in air. Free vibrations of a smooth aluminum cylinder are performed at Reynolds number 19000. Test series with damping ratios of one, two and five percent are performed, all with nondimensional mass four. A peak amplitude ratio of 1.15 is observed for the case of lowest damping. Forced vibration tests with the same setup are performed and compared to the free vibration results, giving consistent results.

Re-investigation of large-amplitude free vibrations of beams using finite elements

1990 ◽  
Vol 143 (2) ◽  
pp. 351-355 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Singh ◽  
G. Venkateswara Rao ◽  
N.G.R. Iyengar
Keyword(s):  
Finite Elements ◽  
Large Amplitude ◽  
Free Vibrations

An Integral Equation Method for Free Vibration of Circular Plate with Concentrated Mass at Arbitrary Positions

2011 ◽  
Vol 255-260 ◽  
pp. 1830-1835 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gang Cheng ◽  
Quan Cheng ◽  
Wei Dong Wang
Keyword(s):  
Integral Equation ◽  
Eigenvalue Problem ◽  
Free Vibration ◽  
Green’S Function ◽  
Circular Plate ◽  
Green's Function ◽  
Integral Equation Method ◽  
Free Vibrations ◽  
Equation Method ◽  
Concentrated Mass

The paper concerns on the free vibrations of circular plate with arbitrary number of the mounted masses at arbitrary positions by using the integral equation method. A set of complete systems of orthogonal functions, which is constructed by Bessel functions of the first kind, is used to construct the Green's function of circular plates firstly. Then the eigenvalue problem of free vibration of circular plate carrying oscillators and elastic supports at arbitrary positions is transformed into the problem of integral equation by using the superposition theorem and the physical meaning of the Green’s function. And then the eigenvalue problem of integral equation is transformed into a standard eigenvalue problem of a matrix with infinite order. Numerical examples are presented.

Improvement of the Static and Dynamic Characteristics of Magnetic Head Sliders by Optimum Design

1999 ◽  
Vol 122 (1) ◽  
pp. 280-287 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hiromu Hashimoto ◽  
Yasuhisa Hattori
Keyword(s):  
Objective Function ◽  
Optimum Design ◽  
Amplitude Ratio ◽  
Optimization Technique ◽  
Hard Disk Drives ◽  
Maximum Amplitude ◽  
Disk Surface ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Magnetic Head ◽  
Design Variables

The aim of this paper is to develop a general methodology for the optimum design of magnetic head sliders in improving the spacing characteristics between a slider and disk surface under static and dynamic operating conditions of hard disk drives and to present an application of the methodology to the IBM 3380-type slider design. To generate the optimal design variables, the objective function is defined as the weighted sum of the minimum spacing, the maximum difference in the spacing due to variation of the radial location of the head, and the maximum amplitude ratio of the slider motion. Slider rail width, taper length, taper angle, suspension position, and preload are selected as the design variables. Before the optimization of the head, the effects of these five design variables on the objective function are examined by a parametric study, and then the optimum design variables are determined by applying the hybrid optimization technique, combining the direct search method and successive quadratic programming. From the obtained results, the effectiveness of optimum design on the spacing characteristics of magnetic heads is clarified. [S0742-4787(00)03701-2]

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