Estimation of damping in riveted short cantilever beams

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (23-24) ◽  
pp. 2163-2173
Author(s):  
Yemineni Siva Sankara Rao ◽  
Kutchibotla Mallikarjuna Rao ◽  
V V Subba Rao
Keyword(s):  
Timoshenko Beam ◽  
Damping Ratio ◽  
Beam Theory ◽  
Timoshenko Beam Theory ◽  
Analytical Models ◽  
Cantilever Beams ◽  
Bernoulli Beam ◽  
Bernoulli Beam Theory ◽  
Half Power ◽  
Euler Bernoulli Beam

In layered and riveted structures, vibration damping happens because of a micro slip that occurs because of a relative motion at the common interfaces of the respective jointed layers. Other parameters that influence the damping mechanism in layered and riveted beams are the amplitude of initial excitation, overall length of the beam, rivet diameter, overall beam thickness, and many layers. In this investigation, using the analytical models such as the Euler–Bernoulli beam theory and Timoshenko beam theory and half-power bandwidth method, the free transverse vibration analysis of layered and riveted short cantilever beams is carried out for observing the damping mechanism by estimating the damping ratio, and the obtained results from the Euler–Bernoulli beam theory and Timoshenko beam theory analytical models are validated by the half-power bandwidth method. Although the Euler–Bernoulli beam model overestimates the damping ratio value by a very less fraction, both the models can be used to evaluate damping for short riveted cantilever beams along with the half-power bandwidth method.

An Analytical Model for Beam Flexure Modules Based on the Timoshenko Beam Theory

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. H. Kahrobaiyan ◽  
M. Zanaty ◽  
S. Henein
Keyword(s):  
Timoshenko Beam ◽  
Axial Load ◽  
Compliant Mechanisms ◽  
Slenderness Ratio ◽  
Beam Theory ◽  
Timoshenko Beam Theory ◽  
Bernoulli Beam ◽  
Model Based ◽  
Bernoulli Beam Theory ◽  
Euler Bernoulli Beam

Short beams are the key building blocks in many compliant mechanisms. Hence, deriving a simple yet accurate model of their elastokinematics is an important issue. Since the Euler-Bernoulli beam theory fails to accurately model these beams, we use the Timoshenko beam theory to derive our new analytical framework in order to model the elastokinematics of short beams under axial loads. We provide exact closed-form solutions for the governing equations of a cantilever beam under axial load modeled by the Timoshenko beam theory. We apply the Taylor series expansions to our exact solutions in order to capture the first and second order effects of axial load on stiffness and axial shortening. We show that our model for beam flexures approaches the model based on the Euler-Bernoulli beam theory when the slenderness ratio of the beams increases. We employ our model to derive the stiffness matrix and axial shortening of a beam with an intermediate rigid part, a common element in the compliant mechanisms with localized compliance. We derive the lateral and axial stiffness of a parallelogram flexure mechanism with localized compliance and compare them to those derived by the Euler-Bernoulli beam theory. Our results show that the Euler-Bernoulli beam theory predicts higher stiffness. In addition, we show that decrease in slenderness ratio of beams leads to more deviation from the model based on the Euler-Bernoulli beam theory.

ANALYSIS OF AUXETIC BEAMS AS RESONANT FREQUENCY BIOSENSORS

2012 ◽  
Vol 12 (05) ◽  
pp. 1240027 ◽  
Author(s):  
TEIK-CHENG LIM
Keyword(s):  
Shear Deformation ◽  
Cross Sections ◽  
Timoshenko Beam ◽  
Poisson’S Ratio ◽  
Beam Theory ◽  
Timoshenko Beam Theory ◽  
Poisson's Ratio ◽  
Bernoulli Beam ◽  
Bernoulli Beam Theory ◽  
Euler Bernoulli Beam

The mechanics of beam vibration is of fundamental importance in understanding the shift of resonant frequency of microcantilever and nanocantilever sensors. Unlike the simpler Euler–Bernoulli beam theory, the Timoshenko beam theory takes into consideration rotational inertia and shear deformation. For the case of microcantilevers and nanocantilevers, the minute size, and hence low mass, means that the topmost deviation from the Euler–Bernoulli beam theory to be expected is shear deformation. This paper considers the extent of shear deformation for varying Poisson's ratio of the beam material, with special emphasis on solids with negative Poisson's ratio, which are also known as auxetic materials. Here, it is shown that the Timoshenko beam theory approaches the Euler–Bernoulli beam theory if the beams are of solid cross-sections and the beam material possess high auxeticity. However, the Timoshenko beam theory is significantly different from the Euler–Bernoulli beam theory for beams in the form of thin-walled tubes regardless of the beam material's Poisson's ratio. It is herein proposed that calculations on beam vibration can be greatly simplified for highly auxetic beams with solid cross-sections due to the small shear correction term in the Timoshenko beam deflection equation.

A Time-Dependent Finite Element Formulation for Thick Shape Memory Polymer Beams Considering Shear Effects

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (04) ◽  
pp. 1850043 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amir H. Eskandari ◽  
Mostafa Baghani ◽  
Saeed Sohrabpour
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Shape Memory ◽  
Timoshenko Beam ◽  
Beam Theory ◽  
Beam Element ◽  
Timoshenko Beam Theory ◽  
Bernoulli Beam ◽  
3D Finite Element ◽  
Bernoulli Beam Theory ◽  
Euler Bernoulli Beam

In this paper, employing a thermomechanical small strain constitutive model for shape memory polymers (SMP), a beam element made of SMPs is presented based on the kinematic assumptions of Timoshenko beam theory. Considering the low stiffness of SMPs, the necessity for developing a Timoshenko beam element becomes more prominent. This is due to the fact that relatively thicker beams are required in the design procedure of smart structures. Furthermore, in the design and optimization process of these structures which involves a large number of simulations, we cannot rely only on the time consuming 3D finite element analyses. In order to properly validate the developed formulations, the numeric results of the present work are compared with those of 3D finite element results of the authors, previously available in the literature. The parametric study on the material parameters, e.g., hard segment volume fracture, viscosity coefficient of different phases, and the external force applied on the structure (during the recovery stage) are conducted on the thermomechanical response of a short I-shape SMP beam. For instance, the maximum beam deflection error in one of the studied examples for the Euler–Bernoulli beam theory is 7.3%, while for the Timoshenko beam theory, is 1.5% with respect to the 3D FE solution. It is noted that for thicker or shorter beams, the error of the Euler–Bernoulli beam theory even more increases. The proposed beam element in this work could be a fast and reliable alternative tool for modeling 3D computationally expensive simulations.

Medium Frequency Vibration Analysis of Beam Structures Modeled by the Timoshenko Beam Theory

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yichi Zhang ◽  
Bingen Yang
Keyword(s):  
Shear Deformation ◽  
Timoshenko Beam ◽  
Vibration Analysis ◽  
Beam Theory ◽  
Timoshenko Beam Theory ◽  
Bernoulli Beam ◽  
Beam Structure ◽  
Medium Frequency ◽  
Beam Structures ◽  
Euler Bernoulli Beam

Abstract Vibration analysis of complex structures at medium frequencies plays an important role in automotive engineering. Flexible beam structures modeled by the classical Euler-Bernoulli beam theory have been widely used in many engineering problems. A kinematic hypothesis in the Euler-Bernoulli beam theory is that plane sections of a beam normal to its neutral axis remain normal when the beam experiences bending deformation, which neglects the shear deformation of the beam. However, as observed by researchers, the shear deformation of a beam component becomes noticeable in high-frequency vibrations. In this sense, the Timoshenko beam theory, which describes both bending deformation and shear deformation, may be more suitable for medium-frequency vibration analysis of beam structures. This paper presents an analytical method for medium-frequency vibration analysis of beam structures, with components modeled by the Timoshenko beam theory. The proposed method is developed based on the augmented Distributed Transfer Function Method (DTFM), which has been shown to be useful in various vibration problems. The proposed method models a Timoshenko beam structure by a spatial state-space formulation in the s-domain, without any discretization. With the state-space formulation, the frequency response of a beam structure, in any frequency region (from low to very high frequencies), can be obtained in an exact and analytical form. One advantage of the proposed method is that the local information of a beam structure, such as displacements, bending moment and shear force at any location, can be directly obtained from the space-state formulation, which otherwise would be very difficult with energy-based methods. The medium-frequency analysis by the augmented DTFM is validated with the FEA in numerical examples, where the efficiency and accuracy of the proposed method is present. Also, the effects of shear deformation on the dynamic behaviors of a beam structure at medium frequencies are illustrated through comparison of the Timoshenko beam theory and the Euler-Bernoulli beam theory.

Optimal plane beams modelling elastic linear objects

Robotica ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 135-148 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sung K. Koh ◽  
Guangjun Liu
Keyword(s):  
Motion Planning ◽  
Analytical Model ◽  
Cantilever Beam ◽  
Inverse Kinematics ◽  
Beam Theory ◽  
Analytical Models ◽  
Bernoulli Beam ◽  
Deterministic Models ◽  
Bernoulli Beam Theory ◽  
Euler Bernoulli Beam

SUMMARYThis paper discusses analytical and deterministic models for a plane curve with minimum deformation that may be utilized in planning the motion of elastic linear objects and investigating the inverse kinematics of a hyper-redundant robot. It usually requires intensive computation to determine the configuration of elastic linear objects. In addition, conventional optimization-based numerical techniques that identify the shape of elastic linear objects in equilibrium involve non-deterministic aspects. Several analytical models that produce the configuration of elastic linear objects in an efficient and deterministic manner are presented in this paper. To develop the analytical expressions for elastic linear objects, we consider a cantilever beam where the deflections are determined according to the Euler–Bernoulli beam theory. The deflections of the cantilever beam are determined for prescribed constraints imposed on the deflections at the free end to replicate various elastic linear objects. Deflections of a cantilever beam with roller supports are explored to replicate elastic linear objects in contact with rigid objects. We verify the analytical models by comparing them with exact beam deflections. The analytical model is precisely accurate for beams with small deflections as it is developed on the basis of the Euler–Bernoulli beam theory. Although it is applied to beams undergoing large deflections, it is still reasonably accurate and at least as precise as the conventional pseudo-rigid-body model. The computational demand involved in using the analytical models is negligible. Therefore, efficient motion planning for elastic linear objects can be realized when the proposed analytical models are combined with conventional motion planning algorithms. We also demonstrate that the analytical model solves the inverse kinematics problem in an efficient and robust manner through numerical simulations.

scholarly journals Extension Effects in Compliant Joints and Pseudo-Rigid-Body Models

2016 ◽  
Vol 138 (9) ◽  
Author(s):  
Venkatasubramanian Kalpathy Venkiteswaran ◽  
Hai-Jun Su
Keyword(s):  
Aspect Ratio ◽  
Rigid Body ◽  
Timoshenko Beam ◽  
Beam Theory ◽  
Timoshenko Beam Theory ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Thin Beam ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Compliant Joints ◽  
Euler Bernoulli Beam

Compliant members come in a variety of shapes and sizes. While thin beam flexures are commonly used in this field, they can be replaced by soft members with lower aspect ratio. This paper looks to study the behavior of such elements by analyzing them from the view of beam theory for 2D cases. A modified version of the Timoshenko beam theory is presented which incorporates extension and Poisson's effects. The utility and validity of the new approach are demonstrated by comparing against Euler–Bernoulli beam theory, Timoshenko beam theory, and finite-element analysis (FEA). The results from this are then used to study the performance of pseudo-rigid-body models (PRBMs) for the analysis of low aspect ratio soft compliant joints for 2D quasi-static applications. A parallel-guiding mechanism comprised of similar compliant elements is analyzed using the new results to validate the contribution of this work.

Analysis of bimorph piezoelectric beam energy harvesters using Timoshenko and Euler–Bernoulli beam theory

2012 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 226-239 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gang Wang
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Slenderness Ratio ◽  
Beam Theory ◽  
Bernoulli Beam ◽  
Energy Harvesters ◽  
Bernoulli Beam Theory ◽  
Spectral Finite Element ◽  
Euler Bernoulli Beam ◽  
Element Method

Single-degree-of-freedom lumped parameter model, conventional finite element method, and distributed parameter model have been developed to design, analyze, and predict the performance of piezoelectric energy harvesters with reasonable accuracy. In this article, a spectral finite element method for bimorph piezoelectric beam energy harvesters is developed based on the Timoshenko beam theory and the Euler–Bernoulli beam theory. Linear piezoelectric constitutive and linear elastic stress/strain models are assumed. Both beam theories are considered in order to examine the validation and applicability of each beam theory for a range of harvester sizes. Using spectral finite element method, a minimum number of elements is required because accurate shape functions are derived using the coupled electromechanical governing equations. Numerical simulations are conducted and validated using existing experimental data from the literature. In addition, parametric studies are carried out to predict the performance of a range of harvester sizes using each beam theory. It is concluded that the Euler–Bernoulli beam theory is sufficient enough to predict the performance of slender piezoelectric beams (slenderness ratio > 20, that is, length over thickness ratio > 20). In contrast, the Timoshenko beam theory, including the effects of shear deformation and rotary inertia, must be used for short piezoelectric beams (slenderness ratio < 5).

scholarly journals Timoshenko Beam Theory Exact Solution For Bending, Second-Order Analysis, and Stability

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valentin Fogang
Keyword(s):  
Exact Solution ◽  
Timoshenko Beam ◽  
Beam Theory ◽  
Second Order ◽  
Timoshenko Beam Theory ◽  
Bernoulli Beam ◽  
Closed Form Solutions ◽  
Order Analysis ◽  
Stiffness Matrices ◽  
Order Element

This paper presents an exact solution to the Timoshenko beam theory (TBT) for bending, second-order analysis, and stability. The TBT covers cases associated with small deflections based on shear deformation considerations, whereas the Euler&ndash;Bernoulli beam theory neglects shear deformations. A material law (a moment-shear force-curvature equation) combining bending and shear is presented, together with closed-form solutions based on this material law. A bending analysis of a Timoshenko beam was conducted, and buckling loads were determined on the basis of the bending shear factor. First-order element stiffness matrices were calculated. Finally second-order element stiffness matrices were deduced on the basis of the same principle.

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