Effects of Squeeze Film and Initial Deflection on the Resonance Frequencies and Modal Damping of Circular Microplates

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aymen Jallouli ◽  
Najib Kacem ◽  
Fehmi Najar ◽  
Joseph Lardies
Keyword(s):  
Plate Theory ◽  
Differential Quadrature Method ◽  
Static Solution ◽  
Initial Deflection ◽  
Mode Shapes ◽  
Squeeze Film ◽  
Modal Damping ◽  
Resonance Frequencies ◽  
Grid Points ◽  
Air Film

We investigate the effects of squeeze air film and initial deflection on the resonance frequencies and modal damping of capacitive circular microplates. The equation of motion of a circular microplate, which are derived from the von kármán plate theory, coupled with the Reynolds equation are discretized using the Differential Quadrature Method (DQM). The eigenvalues and eigenvectors of the multiphysical problem are determined by perturbing the system of equations around a static solution. Therefore, the resonance frequencies, modal damping coefficients and mode shapes of the plate and the fluid can be determined. The advantage of using DQM is that the solution of the system can be obtained with only few grid points. The obtained numerical results are compared with the experimental data for the case of a capacitive circular microplates with an initial deflection. The increase of the static pressure leads to a shift in the resonance frequencies due to the increase in the stiffness of the plate. Also the initial deflection change the resonance frequencies due to the change in the effective gap distance. The developed model is an effective tool to predict the dynamic behavior of a microsystem under the effect of air film and with initial deflection.

scholarly journals Investigations of the Effects of Geometric Imperfections on the Nonlinear Static and Dynamic Behavior of Capacitive Micomachined Ultrasonic Transducers

Micromachines ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 575 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aymen Jallouli ◽  
Najib Kacem ◽  
Joseph Lardies
Keyword(s):  
Differential Equations ◽  
Dynamic Behavior ◽  
Plate Theory ◽  
Differential Quadrature Method ◽  
Equations Of Motion ◽  
Harmonic Balance Method ◽  
Ultrasonic Transducers ◽  
Initial Deflection ◽  
Geometric Imperfections ◽  
Resonance Frequencies

In order to investigate the effects of geometric imperfections on the static and dynamic behavior of capacitive micomachined ultrasonic transducers (CMUTs), the governing equations of motion of a circular microplate with initial defection have been derived using the von Kármán plate theory while taking into account the mechanical and electrostatic nonlinearities. The partial differential equations are discretized using the differential quadrature method (DQM) and the resulting coupled nonlinear ordinary differential equations (ODEs) are solved using the harmonic balance method (HBM) coupled with the asymptotic numerical method (ANM). It is shown that the initial deflection has an impact on the static behavior of the CMUT by increasing its pull-in voltage up to 45%. Moreover, the dynamic behavior is affected by the initial deflection, enabling an increase in the resonance frequencies and the bistability domain and leading to a change of the frequency response from softening to hardening. This model allows MEMS designers to predict the nonlinear behavior of imperfect CMUT and tune its bifurcation topology in order to enhance its performances in terms of bandwidth and generated acoustic power while driving the microplate up to 80% beyond its critical amplitude.

scholarly journals Buckling and Vibration of Non-Homogeneous Rectangular Plates Subjected to Linearly Varying In-Plane Force

2013 ◽  
Vol 20 (5) ◽  
pp. 879-894 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roshan Lal ◽  
Renu Saini
Keyword(s):  
Differential Equation ◽  
Plate Theory ◽  
Differential Quadrature Method ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Axial Direction ◽  
Mode Shapes ◽  
Rectangular Plates ◽  
Plate Material ◽  
Classical Plate Theory ◽  
Simply Supported

The present work analyses the buckling and vibration behaviour of non-homogeneous rectangular plates of uniform thickness on the basis of classical plate theory when the two opposite edges are simply supported and are subjected to linearly varying in-plane force. For non-homogeneity of the plate material it is assumed that young's modulus and density of the plate material vary exponentially along axial direction. The governing partial differential equation of motion of such plates has been reduced to an ordinary differential equation using the sine function for mode shapes between the simply supported edges. This resulting equation has been solved numerically employing differential quadrature method for three different combinations of clamped, simply supported and free boundary conditions at the other two edges. The effect of various parameters has been studied on the natural frequencies for the first three modes of vibration. Critical buckling loads have been computed. Three dimensional mode shapes have been presented. Comparison has been made with the known results.

scholarly journals Dynamic behaviour of a gymnasium floor

1986 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 270-277 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. H. Rainer ◽  
J. C. Swallow
Keyword(s):  
Concrete Slab ◽  
Damping Ratio ◽  
Mode Shapes ◽  
Resonant Frequencies ◽  
Modal Damping Ratio ◽  
Modal Damping ◽  
Load Factors ◽  
Resonance Frequencies ◽  
Floor Vibrations ◽  
Vibration Tests

Ten mode shapes, natural frequencies, and modal damping values have been measured for a steel-joist concrete-slab floor spanning 32.1 m. From ambient vibrations and steady-state shaker tests the frequency of the fundamental mode was determined to be 3.5 Hz, and the modal damping ratio to be approximately 1% of critical. A comparison of vibration criteria in Appendix G of CAN3-S16.1-M84 confirms satisfactory performance for walking, but for other rhythmic exercises disturbing vibrations developed. These occurred primarily at the forcing frequency of the exercises and not at floor resonance frequencies. Values of dynamic load factors, α, for rhythmic loadings of this floor were evaluated in accordance with the guidelines on floor vibrations in the Commentary to the National Building Code of Canada 1985. Key words: floors, gymnasiums, vibration tests, resonant frequencies, mode shapes, dynamic loads, dynamic response.

Mode shapes and frequencies of thin rectangular plates with arbitrarily varying non-homogeneity along two concurrent edges

2016 ◽  
Vol 23 (17) ◽  
pp. 2841-2865 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roshan Lal ◽  
Renu Saini
Keyword(s):  
Eigenvalue Problems ◽  
Plate Theory ◽  
Differential Quadrature Method ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Mode Shapes ◽  
Rectangular Plates ◽  
Simply Supported ◽  
Transverse Vibrations ◽  
Modes Of Vibration ◽  
Generalized Differential

Analysis and numerical results are presented for free transverse vibrations of isotropic rectangular plates having arbitrarily varying non-homogeneity with the in-plane coordinates along the two concurrent edges on the basis of Kirchhoff plate theory. For the non-homogeneity, a general type of variation for Young’s modulus and density of the plate material has been assumed. Generalized differential quadrature method has been used to obtain the eigenvalue problem for such model of plates for four different combinations of boundary conditions at the edges namely, (i) fully clamped, (ii) two opposite edges are clamped and other two are simply supported, (iii) two opposite edges are clamped and other two are free, and (iv) two opposite edges are simply supported and other two are free. By solving these eigenvalue problems using software MATLAB, the lowest three eigenvalues have been reported as the first three natural frequencies for the first three modes of vibration. The effect of various plate parameters on the vibration characteristics has been analysed. Three dimensional mode shapes have been plotted. A comparison of results with those available in literature has been presented.

Dynamic Testing of Railway Truss-Bridge

2015 ◽  
Vol 220-221 ◽  
pp. 132-135
Author(s):  
Darius Bačinskas ◽  
Artūras Kilikevičius ◽  
Paulius Ragauskas
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Testing ◽  
Field Tests ◽  
Mode Shapes ◽  
Steel Truss Bridge ◽  
Modal Damping ◽  
Resonance Frequencies ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Steel Truss ◽  
Bridge Responses ◽  
Truss Bridge

The study results of the historic narrow-gage railway steel truss bridge built in the last century and still used are provided in this paper. Only one of the spans results is provided herein. Field tests with the original locomotive were carried out in order to develop an analytical model that will be used to evaluate the capacity of the bridge. Responses (dynamic displacements, accelerations, mode shapes, corresponding to the resonance frequencies and modal damping values) for the construction of the bridge were found. Studies have shown that the bridge meets the requirements and has enough reserve to work safely.

Effect of Bass Bar Tension on Modal Parameters of a Violin's Top Plate

2015 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
pp. 145-149 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ewa B. Skrodzka ◽  
Bogumił B.J. Linde ◽  
Antoni Krupa
Keyword(s):  
Modal Analysis ◽  
Experimental Modal Analysis ◽  
Mode Shapes ◽  
Modal Parameters ◽  
Normal Value ◽  
Modal Damping

Abstract Experimental modal analysis of a violin with three different tensions of a bass bar has been performed. The bass bar tension is the only intentionally introduced modification of the instrument. The aim of the study was to find differences and similarities between top plate modal parameters determined by a bass bar perfectly fitting the shape of the top plate, the bass bar with a tension usually applied by luthiers (normal), and the tension higher than the normal value. In the modal analysis four signature modes are taken into account. Bass bar tension does not change the sequence of mode shapes. Changes in modal damping are insignificant. An increase in bass bar tension causes an increase in modal frequencies A0 and B(1+) and does not change the frequencies of modes CBR and B(1-).

Split beam method for determining mode shapes of cantilever beams under multiple loading conditions

2021 ◽  
pp. 107754632110276
Author(s):  
Jun-Jie Li ◽  
Shuo-Feng Chiu ◽  
Sheng D Chao
Keyword(s):  
Operation Mode ◽  
Point Contact ◽  
Mode Shapes ◽  
Cantilever Beams ◽  
Loading Conditions ◽  
Mechanical Responses ◽  
Relative Contribution ◽  
Resonance Frequencies ◽  
Beam Method ◽  
Multiple Loading

We have developed a general method, dubbed the split beam method, to solve Euler–Bernoulli equations for cantilever beams under multiple loading conditions. This kind of problem is, in general, a difficult inhomogeneous eigenvalue problem. The new idea is to split the original beam into two (or more) effective beams, each of which corresponds to one specific load and bears its own Young’s modulus. The mode shape of the original beam can be obtained by linearly superposing those of the effective beams. We apply the split beam method to simulating mechanical responses of an atomic force microscope probe in the “dynamical” operation mode, under which there are a stabilizing force at the positioner and a point-contact force at the tip. Compared with traditional analytical or numerical methods, the split beam method uses only a few number of basis functions from each effective beam, so a very fast convergence rate is observed in solving both the resonance frequencies and the mode shapes at the same time. Moreover, by examining the superposition coefficients, the split beam method provides a physical insight into the relative contribution of an individual load on the beam.

scholarly journals A Combined Energy Method for Flutter Instability Analysis of Weakly Damped Panels in Supersonic Airflow

Mathematics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 1090
Author(s):  
Xiaochen Wang ◽  
Zhichun Yang ◽  
Guiwei Zhang ◽  
Xinwei Xu
Keyword(s):  
Energy Balance ◽  
Energy Method ◽  
Plate Theory ◽  
Dynamic Pressure ◽  
Physical Nature ◽  
Aeroelastic System ◽  
Dissipation Energy ◽  
Supersonic Airflow ◽  
Flutter Instability ◽  
Modal Damping

A combined energy method is proposed to investigate the flutter instability characteristics of weakly damped panels in the supersonic airflow. Based on the small damping assumption, the motion governing partial differential equation (PDE) of the panel aeroelastic system, is built by adopting the first-order piston theory and von Karman large deflection plate theory. Then by applying the Galerkin procedure, the PDE is discretized into a set of coupled ordinary differential equations, and the system reduced order model (ROM) with two degrees of freedom is obtained. Considering that the panel aeroelastic system is non-conservative in the physical nature, and assuming that the panel exhibits a single period oscillation on the flutter occurrence, the non-conservative energy balance principle is applied to the linearized ROM within one single oscillation period. The obtained result shows that the ROM modal coordinate amplitudes ratio is regulated by the modal damping coefficients ratio, though each modal damping coefficient is small. Furthermore, as the total damping dissipation energy can be eliminated due to its smallness, the He’s energy balance method is applied to the undamped ROM, therefore the critical non-dimensional dynamic pressure on the flutter instability occurrence, and the oscillation circular frequency amplitude relationship (linear and nonlinear form) are derived. In addition, the damping destabilization paradoxical influence on the system flutter instability is investigated. The accuracy and efficiency of the proposed method are validated by comparing the results with that obtained by using Routh Hurwitz criteria.

Torsional vibration of functionally graded carbon nanotube reinforced conical shells

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-52 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yaser Kiani
Keyword(s):  
Torsional Vibration ◽  
Conical Shell ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Differential Quadrature Method ◽  
Functionally Graded ◽  
Mode Shapes ◽  
Coupled Equations ◽  
Parametric Studies ◽  
Torsional Frequency ◽  
Generalized Differential

AbstractThe present study deals with the free torsional vibration of a composite conical shell made of a polymeric matrix reinforced with carbon nanotubes (CNTs). Distribution of CNTs across the thickness of the conical shell may be uniform or functionally graded. Five different cases of functionally graded reinforcements are considered. First-order shear deformable shell theory compatible with the Donnell kinematic assumptions is used to establish the motion equations of the shell. These equations are two coupled equations which should be treated as an eigenvalue problem. The generalized differential quadrature method is used to obtain a numerical solution for the torsional frequency parameters and the associated mode shapes of the shell. After validating the results of this study for the cases of isotropic homogeneous cone and annular plates, parametric studies are carried out to analyze the influences of geometrical characteristics of the shell, volume fraction of CNTs, and grading profile of the CNTs. It is shown that volume fraction of CNTs is an important factor with regard to torsional frequencies of the shell; however, grading profile does not change the torsional frequencies significantly.

Quantify Resonance Inspection With Finite-Element-Based Modal Analyses

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Lai ◽  
X. Sun ◽  
C. Dasch
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
High Stress ◽  
Mesh Size ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Sensitivity Study ◽  
Production Level ◽  
Mode Shapes ◽  
Resonance Spectroscopy ◽  
Frequency Spectra ◽  
Resonance Frequencies

Resonance inspection uses the natural acoustic resonances of a part to identify anomalous parts. Modern instrumentation can measure the many resonant frequencies rapidly and accurately. Sophisticated sorting algorithms trained on sets of good and anomalous parts can rapidly and reliably inspect and sort parts. This paper aims at using finite-element-based modal analysis to put resonance inspection on a more quantitative basis. A production-level automotive steering knuckle is used as the example part for our study. First, the resonance frequency spectra for the knuckle are measured with two different experimental techniques. Next, scanning laser vibrometry is used to determine the mode shape corresponding to each resonance. The material properties including anisotropy are next measured to high accuracy using resonance spectroscopy on cuboids cut from the part. Then, finite element model (FEM) of the knuckle is generated by meshing the actual part geometry obtained with computed tomography (CT). The resonance frequencies and mode shapes are next predicted with a natural frequency extraction analysis after extensive mesh size sensitivity study. The good comparison between the predicted and the experimentally measured resonance spectra indicate that finite-element-based modal analyses have the potential to be a powerful tool in shortening the training process and improving the accuracy of the resonance inspection process for a complex, production level part. The finite element based analysis can also provide a means to computationally test the sensitivity of the frequencies to various possible defects such as porosity or oxide inclusions especially in the high stress regions that the part will experience in service.

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