scholarly journals Application of the Modified Vlasov Model to the Free Vibration Analysis of Thick Plates Resting on Elastic Foundations

2009 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
pp. 439-454 ◽  
Author(s):  
Korhan Ozgan ◽  
Ayse T. Daloglu
Keyword(s):  
Free Vibration ◽  
Vibration Analysis ◽  
Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Plate Theory ◽  
Free Vibration Analysis ◽  
Mindlin Plate ◽  
Thick Plates ◽  
Elastic Foundations ◽  
Plates On Elastic Foundation ◽  
Quadrilateral Finite Element

The Modified Vlasov Model is applied to the free vibration analysis of thick plates resting on elastic foundations. The effects of the subsoil depth, plate dimensions and their ratio, the value of the vertical deformation parameter within the subsoil on the frequency parameters of plates on elastic foundations are investigated. A four-noded, twelve degrees of freedom quadrilateral finite element (PBQ4) is used for plate bending analysis based on Mindlin plate theory which is effectively applied to the analysis of thin and thick plates when selective reduced integration technique is used. The first ten natural frequency parameters are presented in tabular and graphical forms to show the effects of the parameters considered in the study. It is concluded that the effect of the subsoil depth on the frequency parameters of the plates on elastic foundation is generally larger than that of the other parameters considered in the study.

Free Vibration Analysis for Elastic Plate Resting on Two-Parameter Foundation by Coupling FEM and BEM

2011 ◽  
Vol 368-373 ◽  
pp. 1332-1337
Author(s):  
Hong Yang Xie ◽  
Huan Yang ◽  
Jin Quan Yin
Keyword(s):  
Free Vibration ◽  
Vibration Analysis ◽  
Plate Theory ◽  
Free Vibration Analysis ◽  
Mindlin Plate ◽  
Variation Principle ◽  
Elastic Plates ◽  
Foundation Model ◽  
Mindlin Plate Theory ◽  
Two Parameter

Based on two-parameter foundation model and Mindlin plate theory, the FEM equation for free vibration analysis of elastic plates resting on elastic foundation is derived by Hamilton variation principle. The effect of foundation beneath the plate is combined in the stiffness matrix of the plate element, and the effect of the foundation outside the plate domain is taken into account by boundary element method. By coupling FEM and BEM, numerical analyses for the free vibration of foundation plates are carried out. Calculated frequencies are in good agreement with measured results, which proves the accuracy and efficiency of the present approach.

A Cell-Based Smoothed Finite Element Method for Free Vibration Analysis of a Rotating Plate

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (05) ◽  
pp. 1840003 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. F. Du ◽  
D. G. Zhang ◽  
G. R. Liu
Keyword(s):  
Free Vibration ◽  
Vibration Analysis ◽  
Natural Frequencies ◽  
Plate Theory ◽  
Free Vibration Analysis ◽  
Mindlin Plate ◽  
Smoothed Finite Element Method ◽  
A Cell ◽  
Mindlin Plate Theory ◽  
Rotating Plate

A cell-based smoothed finite element method (CS-FEM) is formulated for nonlinear free vibration analysis of a plate attached to a rigid rotating hub. The first-order shear deformation theory which is known as Mindlin plate theory is used to model the plate. In the process of formulating the system stiffness matrix, the discrete shear gap (DSG) method is used to construct the strains to overcome the shear locking issue. The effectiveness of the CS-FEM is first demonstrated in some static cases and then extended for free vibration analysis of a rotating plate considering the nonlinear effects arising from the coupling of vibration of the flexible structure with the undergoing large rotational motions. The nonlinear coupling dynamic equations of the system are derived via employing Lagrange’s equations of the second kind. The effects of different parameters including thickness ratio, aspect ratio, hub radius ratio and rotation speed on dimensionless natural frequencies are investigated. The dimensionless natural frequencies of CS-FEM are compared with those other existing method including the FEM and the assumed modes method (AMM). It is found that the CS-FEM based on Mindlin plate theory provides more accurate and “softer” solution compared with those of other methods even if using coarse meshes. In addition, the frequency loci veering phenomena associated with the mode shape interaction are examined in detail.

On the Application of Mindlin’s Plate Theory to Free Vibration Analysis of Piezoelectric Coupled Circular FGM Plate

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Farzad Ebrahimi ◽  
Abbas Rastgoo
Keyword(s):  
Free Vibration ◽  
Vibration Analysis ◽  
Plate Theory ◽  
Equations Of Motion ◽  
Free Vibration Analysis ◽  
Functionally Graded ◽  
Mindlin Plate ◽  
Piezoelectric Layers ◽  
Mindlin Plate Theory ◽  
Clamped Edge

In this paper, a free vibration analysis of moderately thick circular functionally graded (FG) plate integrated with two thin piezoelectric (PZT4) layers is presented based on Mindlin plate theory. The material properties of the FG core plate are assumed to be graded in the thickness direction while the distribution of electric potential field along the thickness of piezoelectric layers is simulated by sinusoidal function. The differential equations of motion are solved analytically for two boundary conditions of the plate: clamped edge and simply supported edge. The analytical solution is validated by comparing the obtained resonant frequencies with those of an isotropic host plate. The emphasis is placed on investigating the effect of varying the gradient index of FG plate on the free vibration characteristics of the structure. Good agreement between the results of this paper and those of the finite element analyses validated the presented approach.

Free Vibration Analysis of a PEMFC Using the Finite Element Method

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hasnet E. U. Ahmed ◽  
Jean W. Zu ◽  
Aimy Bazylak
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Free Vibration ◽  
Natural Frequency ◽  
Vibration Analysis ◽  
Plate Theory ◽  
Free Vibration Analysis ◽  
Gas Diffusion ◽  
Mode Shapes ◽  
Mindlin Plate ◽  
Maximum Displacement

In this study, a free vibration analysis of a polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) is performed by modelling the PEMFC as a composite plate structure. The membrane, gas diffusion electrodes, and bi-polar plates are modelled as composite material plies. Energy equations are derived based on the Mindlin plate theory, and natural frequencies and mode shapes of the PEMFC are calculated using finite element modelling. A parametric study is conducted to investigate how the natural frequency varies as a function of thickness, Young’s modulus, and density for each component layer. It is observed that increasing the thickness of the bi-polar plates has the most significant effect on the lowest natural frequency, with a 25% increase in thickness resulting in an 11% increase in the natural frequency. The mode shapes of the PEMFC provide insight into the maximum displacement exhibited as well as the stresses experienced by the material under various vibration conditions.

Free vibration analysis of rectangular and annular Mindlin plates with undamaged and damaged boundaries by the spectral collocation method

2011 ◽  
Vol 18 (11) ◽  
pp. 1722-1736 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ma’en S Sari ◽  
Eric A Butcher
Keyword(s):  
Free Vibration ◽  
Boundary Conditions ◽  
Collocation Method ◽  
Vibration Analysis ◽  
Natural Vibration ◽  
Numerical Technique ◽  
Free Vibration Analysis ◽  
Mindlin Plate ◽  
Grid Points ◽  
Matrix Vector

The objective of this paper is the development of a new numerical technique for the free vibration analysis of isotropic rectangular and annular Mindlin plates with damaged boundaries. For this purpose, the Chebyshev collocation method is applied to obtain the natural frequencies of Mindlin plates with damaged clamped boundary conditions, where the governing equations and boundary conditions are discretized by the presented method and put into matrix vector form. The damaged boundaries are represented by distributed translational and torsional springs. In the present study the boundary conditions are coupled with the governing equation to obtain the eigenvalue problem. Convergence studies are carried out to determine the sufficient number of grid points used. First, the results obtained for the undamaged plates are verified with previous results in the literature. Subsequently, the results obtained for the damaged Mindlin plate indicate the behavior of the natural vibration frequencies with respect to the severity of the damaged boundary. This analysis can lead to an efficient technique for structural health monitoring of structures in which joint or boundary damage plays a significant role in the dynamic characteristics. The results obtained from the Chebychev collocation solutions are seen to be in excellent agreement with those presented in the literature.

Free vibration analysis of rotating thick plates

2009 ◽  
Vol 323 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 366-384 ◽  
Author(s):  
S.H. Hashemi ◽  
S. Farhadi ◽  
S. Carra
Keyword(s):  
Free Vibration ◽  
Vibration Analysis ◽  
Free Vibration Analysis ◽  
Thick Plates

Vibration Analysis of Discontinuous Mindlin Plates by Differential Quadrature Element Method

1999 ◽  
Vol 121 (2) ◽  
pp. 204-208 ◽  
Author(s):  
F.-L. Liu ◽  
K. M. Liew
Keyword(s):  
Free Vibration ◽  
Vibration Analysis ◽  
Differential Quadrature Method ◽  
Free Vibration Analysis ◽  
Differential Quadrature ◽  
Mindlin Plate ◽  
Quadrature Method ◽  
Differential Quadrature Element Method ◽  
Quadrature Element Method ◽  
Element Method

A new numerical technique, the differential quadrature element method (DQEM), has been developed for solving the free vibration of the discontinuous Mindlin plate in this paper. By the DQEM, the complex plate domain is decomposed into small simple continuous subdomains (elements) and the differential quadrature method (DQM) is applied to each continuous subdomain to solve the problems. The detailed formulations for the DQEM and the connection conditions between each element are presented. Several numerical examples are analyzed to demonstrate the accuracy and applicability of this new method to the free vibration analysis of the Mindlin plate with various discontinuities which are not solvable directly using the differential quadrature method.

Eigenvector and eigenvalue analysis of thick plates resting on elastic foundation with first order finite element

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 61
Author(s):  
Yaprak Itır Özdemir
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Aspect Ratio ◽  
Free Vibration ◽  
Vibration Analysis ◽  
Free Vibration Analysis ◽  
Winkler Foundation ◽  
Thick Plates ◽  
First Order ◽  
Element Method

The purpose of this paper is to study free vibration analysis of thick plates resting on Winkler foundation using Mindlin’s theory with first order finite element, to determine the effects of the thickness/span ratio, the aspect ratio, subgrade reaction modulus and the boundary conditions on the frequency parameters of thick plates subjected to free vibration. In the analysis, finite element method is used for spatial integration. Finite element formulation of the equations of the thick plate theory is derived by using first order displacement shape functions. A computer program using finite element method is coded in C++ to analyze the plates free, clamped or simply supported along all four edges. In the analysis, 4-noded finite element is used. Graphs are presented that should help engineers in the design of thick plates subjected to earthquake excitations. It is concluded that 4-noded finite element can be effectively used in the free vibration analysis of thick plates. It is also concluded that, in general, the changes in the thickness/span ratio are more effective on the maximum responses considered in this study than the changes in the aspect ratio.

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