A Finite Element Approach to Plate Vibration Problems

1965 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. J. Dawe
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Arbitrary Shape ◽  
Natural Frequencies ◽  
Isotropic Plate ◽  
Uniform Thickness ◽  
Flat Plates ◽  
Finite Element Approach ◽  
Various Boundary Conditions ◽  
Element Approach ◽  
Vibration Problems

A method of computing the natural frequencies of vibration of flat plates of arbitrary shape is outlined in which the plate is considered as an assemblage of elements. Both stiffness and inertia matrices are derived for a rectangular isotropic plate element of uniform thickness, and these matrices are used to find the natural frequencies of square plates subject to various boundary conditions. Comparison of finite element frequencies with known exact, experimental and energy solutions shows the method to give good results even for relatively few elements.

A Finite Element Approach to the Transient Dynamics of Rolling Tires with Emphasis on Rolling Noise Simulation4

2007 ◽  
Vol 35 (3) ◽  
pp. 165-182 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maik Brinkmeier ◽  
Udo Nackenhorst ◽  
Heiner Volk
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Traffic Noise ◽  
Complex Eigenvalue ◽  
Arbitrary Lagrangian Eulerian ◽  
Finite Element Approach ◽  
Road Systems ◽  
Element Approach ◽  
Road Surface Roughness ◽  
Complex Eigenvalue Analysis ◽  
Rolling Noise

Abstract The sound radiating from rolling tires is the most important source of traffic noise in urban regions. In this contribution a detailed finite element approach for the dynamics of tire/road systems is presented with emphasis on rolling noise prediction. The analysis is split into sequential steps, namely, the nonlinear analysis of the stationary rolling problem within an arbitrary Lagrangian Eulerian framework, and a subsequent analysis of the transient dynamic response due to the excitation caused by road surface roughness. Here, a modal superposition approach is employed using complex eigenvalue analysis. Finally, the sound radiation analysis of the rolling tire/road system is performed.

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