Modeling and Free Vibration Analysis of a Complex Cable-Stayed Bridge

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Q. Cao ◽  
M. T. Song ◽  
W. D. Zhu
Keyword(s):  
Vibration Analysis ◽  
Natural Frequencies ◽  
Free Vibration Analysis ◽  
Mode Shapes ◽  
Longitudinal Vibrations ◽  
Simply Supported ◽  
Cable Stayed Bridge ◽  
Linear Partial Differential Equations ◽  
Localized Mode ◽  
Linearized Model

A complex cable-stayed bridge that consists of a simply-supported four-cable-stayed deck beam and two rigid towers is studied. The nonlinear and linear partial differential equations that govern the motions of the cables and segments of the deck beam, respectively, are derived, along with their boundary and matching conditions. The undamped natural frequencies and mode shapes of the linearized model of the cable-stayed bridge, which includes both the transverse and longitudinal vibrations of the cables, are determined. Numerical analysis of the natural frequencies and mode shapes of the cable-stayed bridge is conducted for a symmetrical case with regards to the sizes of the components of the bridge and the initial sags of the cables. The results show that there are very close natural frequencies and localized mode shapes.

scholarly journals Free Vibration Analysis of Cable Stayed-Bridge by Finite Element Method

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 67-72
Author(s):  
Haneen A. Mahmood ◽  
Zaid S. Hammoudi ◽  
Ali Laftah Abbas
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Free Vibration ◽  
Vibration Analysis ◽  
Natural Frequencies ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Free Vibration Analysis ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Dynamic Responses ◽  
Mode Shapes ◽  
Cable Stayed Bridge

A delicate analysis of the natural frequencies and mode shapes of a cable stayed bridge is essential to the solution of its dynamic responses due to seismic, wind and traffic loads. In this paper, a bridge with geometry comparable to the Quincy Bayview Bridge was modelled in order to explore the significance of the three dimensional and free vibration analysis. This paper provides a detail of the bridge and the equivalent cross section of the three-dimensional finite element model implicating cables, the bridge deck and pylons as well as the boundary conditions and free vibration analysis by Ansys15.0. The bridge was analyzed to free vibration to obtaine the natural frequency and mode shape. result of this paper present the natural frequencies and mode shapes of the bridge. The method of modelling cables is also studied. It is found that modelling cables as multi beam elements provides better results than using the traditional (and simpler) method of modeling them as single tensile elements.

A semi-analytical three-dimensional free vibration analysis of functionally graded curved panels integrated with piezoelectric layers

2014 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 571-587 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hamid Reza Saeidi Marzangoo ◽  
Mostafa Jalal
Keyword(s):  
Boundary Conditions ◽  
Vibration Analysis ◽  
Natural Frequencies ◽  
Differential Quadrature Method ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Free Vibration Analysis ◽  
Functionally Graded ◽  
Simply Supported ◽  
Piezoelectric Layers ◽  
Curved Panels

AbstractFree vibration analysis of functionally graded (FG) curved panels integrated with piezoelectric layers under various boundary conditions is studied. A panel with two opposite edges is simply supported, and arbitrary boundary conditions at the other edges are considered. Two different models of material property variations based on the power law distribution in terms of the volume fractions of the constituents and the exponential law distribution of the material properties through the thickness are considered. Based on the three-dimensional theory of elasticity, an approach combining the state space method and the differential quadrature method (DQM) is used. For the simply supported boundary conditions, closed-form solution is given by making use of the Fourier series expansion, and applying the differential quadrature method to the state space formulations along the axial direction, new state equations about state variables at discrete points are obtained for the other cases such as clamped or free-end conditions. Natural frequencies of the hybrid curved panels are presented by solving the eigenfrequency equation, which can be obtained by using edges boundary conditions in this state equation. The results obtained for only FGM shell is verified by comparing the natural frequencies with the results obtained in the literature.

Vibration Analysis of Anisotropic Simply Supported Plates by Using Variable Kinematic and Rayleigh-Ritz Method

2011 ◽  
Vol 133 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Erasmo Carrera ◽  
Fiorenzo Adolfo Fazzolari ◽  
Luciano Demasi
Keyword(s):  
Vibration Analysis ◽  
Ritz Method ◽  
Single Layer ◽  
Free Vibration Analysis ◽  
Mode Shapes ◽  
Virtual Displacement ◽  
Simply Supported ◽  
Order Expansion ◽  
Thickness Layer ◽  
Made In

This work deals with accurate free-vibration analysis of anisotropic, simply supported plates of square planform. Refined plate theories, which include layer-wise, equivalent single layer and zig-zag models, with increasing number of displacement variables are take into account. Linear up to fourth N-order expansion, in the thickness layer-plate direction have been implemented for the introduced displacement field. Rayleigh-Ritz method based on principle of virtual displacement is derived in the framework of Carrera’s unified formulation. Regular symmetric angle-ply and cross-ply laminates are addressed. Convergence studies are made in order to demonstrate that accurate results are obtained by using a set of trigonometric functions. The effects of the various parameters (material, number of layers, and fiber orientation) upon the frequencies and mode shapes are discussed. Numerical results are compared with available results in literature.

Free Vibration Analysis of an Inflated Toroidal Shell

2002 ◽  
Vol 124 (3) ◽  
pp. 387-396 ◽  
Author(s):  
Akhilesh K. Jha ◽  
Daniel J. Inman ◽  
Raymond H. Plaut
Keyword(s):  
Differential Equations ◽  
Free Vibration ◽  
Vibration Analysis ◽  
Natural Frequencies ◽  
Circular Cross Section ◽  
Free Vibration Analysis ◽  
Longitudinal Direction ◽  
Variable Coefficients ◽  
Mode Shapes ◽  
Toroidal Shell

Free vibration analysis of a free inflated torus of circular cross-section is presented. The shell theory of Sanders, including the effect of pressure, is used in formulating the governing equations. These partial differential equations are reduced to ordinary differential equations with variable coefficients using complete waves in the form of trigonometric functions in the longitudinal direction. The assumed mode shapes are divided into symmetric and antisymmetric groups, each given by a Fourier series in the meridional coordinate. The solutions (natural frequencies and mode shapes) are obtained using Galerkin’s method and verified with published results. The natural frequencies are also obtained for a circular cylinder with shear diaphragm boundary condition as a special case of the toroidal shell. Finally, the effects of aspect ratio, pressure, and thickness on the natural frequencies of the inflated torus are studied.

Free vibration analysis of a rectangular plate carrying multiple various concentrated elements

2003 ◽  
Vol 217 (2) ◽  
pp. 171-183 ◽  
Author(s):  
J-S Wu ◽  
H-M Chou ◽  
D-W Chen
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Free Vibration ◽  
Boundary Conditions ◽  
Rectangular Plate ◽  
Normal Mode ◽  
Vibration Analysis ◽  
Natural Frequencies ◽  
Free Vibration Analysis ◽  
Equation Of Motion ◽  
Mode Shapes

The dynamic characteristic of a uniform rectangular plate with four boundary conditions and carrying three kinds of multiple concentrated element (rigidly attached point masses, linear springs and elastically mounted point masses) was investigated. Firstly, the closed-form solutions for the natural frequencies and the corresponding normal mode shapes of a rectangular ‘bare’ (or ‘unconstrained’) plate (without any attachments) with the specified boundary conditions were determined analytically. Next, by using these natural frequencies and normal mode shapes incorporated with the expansion theory, the equation of motion of the ‘constrained’ plate (carrying the three kinds of multiple concentrated element) were derived. Finally, numerical methods were used to solve this equation of motion to give the natural frequencies and mode shapes of the ‘constrained’ plate. To confirm the reliability of previous free vibration analysis results, a finite element analysis was also conducted. It was found that the results obtained from the above-mentioned two approaches were in good agreement. Compared with the conventional finite element method (FEM), the approach employed in this paper has the advantages of saving computing time and achieving better accuracy, as can be seen from the existing literature.

scholarly journals Free Vibrations of a Reddy-Bickford Multi-Span Beam Carrying Multiple Spring-Mass Systems

2011 ◽  
Vol 18 (5) ◽  
pp. 709-726 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yusuf Yesilce
Keyword(s):  
Free Vibration ◽  
Vibration Analysis ◽  
Natural Frequencies ◽  
Free Vibration Analysis ◽  
Beam Theory ◽  
Free Vibrations ◽  
Mode Shapes ◽  
Structural Elements ◽  
Mass System ◽  
Assembly Technique

The structural elements supporting motors or engines are frequently seen in technological applications. The operation of machine may introduce additional dynamic stresses on the beam. It is important, then, to know the natural frequencies of the coupled beam-mass system, in order to obtain a proper design of the structural elements. The literature regarding the free vibration analysis of Bernoulli-Euler and Timoshenko single-span beams carrying a number of spring-mass system and multi-span beams carrying multiple spring-mass systems are plenty, but the free vibration analysis of Reddy-Bickford multi-span beams carrying multiple spring-mass systems has not been investigated by any of the studies in open literature so far. This paper aims at determining the exact solutions for the natural frequencies and mode shapes of Reddy-Bickford beams. The model allows analyzing the influence of the shear effect and spring-mass systems on the dynamic behavior of the beams by using Reddy-Bickford Beam Theory (RBT). The effects of attached spring-mass systems on the free vibration characteristics of the 1–4 span beams are studied. The natural frequencies of Reddy-Bickford single-span and multi-span beams calculated by using the numerical assembly technique and the secant method are compared with the natural frequencies of single-span and multi-span beams calculated by using Timoshenko Beam Theory (TBT); the mode shapes are presented in graphs.

Free Vibration Analysis of Circular FGM Plate Having Variable Thickness Under Axisymmetric Condition by Finite Element Method

2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Nikkhah-Bahrami ◽  
Abazar Shamekhi
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Free Vibration ◽  
Variable Thickness ◽  
Vibration Analysis ◽  
Natural Frequencies ◽  
Free Vibration Analysis ◽  
Thickness Variation ◽  
Simply Supported ◽  
Element Method

This study presents the free vibration analysis of circular plate having variable thickness made of functionally-graded material. The boundary conditions of the plate is either simply supported or clamped. Dynamic equations were obtained using energy method based on Love-Kichhoff hypothesis and Sander’s non-linear strain-displacement relation for thin plates. The finite element method is used to determine the natural frequencies. The results obtained show good agreement with known analytical data. The effects of thickness variation and Poisson’s ratio are investigated by calculating the natural frequencies. These effects are found not to be the same for simply supported and clamped plates.

Free vibration analysis of a single edge cracked symmetric functionally graded stepped beams

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (16) ◽  
pp. 3415-3428
Author(s):  
Yusuf Cunedioglu ◽  
Shkelzen Shabani
Keyword(s):  
Free Vibration ◽  
Vibration Analysis ◽  
Natural Frequencies ◽  
Crack Depth ◽  
Free Vibration Analysis ◽  
Functionally Graded ◽  
Mode Shapes ◽  
Single Edge ◽  
Functionally Graded Beam ◽  
Cross Sectional

Free vibration analysis of a single edge cracked multi-layered symmetric sandwich stepped Timoshenko beams, made of functionally graded materials, is studied using finite element method and linear elastic fracture mechanic theory. The cantilever functionally graded beam consists of 50 layers, assumed that the second stage of the beam (step part) is created by machining. Thus, providing the material continuity between the two beam stages. It is assumed that material properties vary continuously, along the thickness direction according to the exponential and power laws. A developed MATLAB code is used to find the natural frequencies of three types of the stepped beam, concluding a good agreement with the known data from the literature, supported also by ANSYS software in data verification. In the study, the effects of the crack location, crack depth, power law gradient index, different material distributions, different stepped length, different cross-sectional geometries on natural frequencies and mode shapes are analysed in detail.

Multistage Coupling of Eight Mistuned Bladed Disk on a Solid Shaft: Part 1—Free Vibration Analysis

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Romuald Rzadkowski ◽  
Artur Maurin
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Free Vibration ◽  
Vibration Analysis ◽  
Natural Frequencies ◽  
Free Vibration Analysis ◽  
Free Vibrations ◽  
Rotor Blades ◽  
Mode Shapes ◽  
Bladed Disk ◽  
Centrifugal Stiffening

Considered here was the effect of multistage coupling on the dynamics of a rotor consisting of eight mistuned bladed discs on a solid shaft. Each bladed disc had a different number of rotor blades. Free vibrations were examined using finite element representations of rotating single blades, bladed discs, and the entire rotor. In this study the global rotating mode shapes of eight flexible mistuned bladed discs on shaft assemblies were calculated, taking into account rotational effects such as centrifugal stiffening. The thus obtained natural frequencies of the blade, shaft, bladed disc and entire shaft with discs were carefully examined to discover resonance conditions and coupling effects. This study found that mistuned systems cause far more intensive multistage coupling than tuned ones. The greater the mistuning, the more intense the multistage coupling.

Explicit Vibration Solutions of a Cable Under Complicated Loads

1997 ◽  
Vol 64 (4) ◽  
pp. 957-964 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Yu
Keyword(s):  
Vibration Analysis ◽  
Natural Frequencies ◽  
Vibration Mode ◽  
Free Vibration Analysis ◽  
Dynamical Analysis ◽  
Mode Shapes ◽  
Concentrated Loads ◽  
Closed Form Solutions ◽  
Independent Mode ◽  
Complex Arrangement

This paper is concerned with the dynamical analysis of a sagged cable having small equilibrium curvature and horizontal supports under both distributed and concentrated loads. The loads are applied in vertical as well as horizontal directions. Based on a free vibration analysis, a transfer matrix method is generalized for solving coupled, nonhomogeneous differential equations to obtain closed-form solutions for the natural frequencies and the associated vibration mode shapes in vertical, horizontal, and longitudinal directions. It is shown that two sets of independent mode shapes associated with two sets of independent frequencies always exist and can be obtained via an equation of one variable only. This method demonstrates its advantages in dealing with interactions of modes in different directions, complex arrangement of concentrated loads, and high-order modes oscillations.

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