Modal Curves of Pre-Twisted Beams of Rectangular Cross-Section

1969 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Dawson ◽  
W. Carnegie

An important aspect of the theoretical study of the vibrational characteristics of turbine and compressor blading is the prediction of the modal curves from which the stresses along the length of the blading can be determined. The accurate prediction of the modal curves allowing for such factors as pre-twist, camber, size of cross-section, centrifugal tensile effects, aerodynamic effects, etc., is still not possible. However, a better understanding of the effects of some of these parameters can be obtained by a study of the modal curves of relatively simple idealized models. In this work the theoretical mode shapes of vibration of pre-twisted rectangular cross-section beams for various width to depth ratios and pre-twist angle in the range 0-90° are examined. The theoretical results are obtained by the transformation method given by Carnegie, Dawson and Thomas (1)† and the accuracy of these results is verified by comparison with results obtained by Dawson (2) using the Ritz method. The theoretical results are compared to modal curves determined experimentally and good agreement is shown between them. A physical explanation of the effects of the pre-twist angle upon the modal curves is given for the first three modes of vibration.

1998 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 87-95 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhou Ding ◽  
Y.K. Cheung

This paper studies the vibrational characteristics of multi-span beams with continuously varying rectangular cross-section of depth and breadth proportional to Xs and Xt respectively where s and t may be given arbitrary real numbers for a truncated beam and arbitrary positive numbers for a sharp ended beam and x is the coordinate along the centreline of the beam, measured from the sharp end of the beam. The Bernoulli-Euler theory of bending is used to describe the dynamic deflection of the beam. A new set of admissible functions are developed from the static solutions of the tapered beam with intermediate point supports under a Taylor series of loads. The unknown coefficients in the static beam functions are uniquely determined by the boundary conditions and the zero displacement conditions at the locations of the point supports. The eigenfrequency equation is derived by the Rayleigh-Ritz method. The numerical results are tabulated for both truncated and sharp ended beams with one and two intermediate point supports and compared with other existing values in the literature. Good agreement is observed. It is shown that the first few eigenfrequencies can be obtained with high accuracy by the present models and only a small number of terms of the static beam functions has been used.


1979 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 470-472
Author(s):  
H. Lecoanet ◽  
J. Piranda

This paper deals with the problem of eigenfrequencies and eigenvectors for rings whose cross section may be decomposed in basic rectangular cross sections. The solution is derived from a solution of the in-plane eigenvalue problem for rectangular cross-section thick rings. A good agreement between theoretical results and experimental data is obtained.


1968 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 381-388 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Dawson

The Rayleigh-Ritz method is used to determine the natural frequencies and mode shapes of vibration of pre-twisted rectangular cross-section beams. The method is dependent upon a good choice of approximating functions for the dynamic deflection curves. In the present analysis, series of the characteristic functions representing the normal modes of vibration are taken as the approximating functions for the bending displacements in the directions of the co-ordinate axes. The choice of this particular series leads to a considerable reduction in the number of elements in the final matrix equation and also considerably reduces the computing time. The natural frequencies of vibration are obtained for various width-to-thickness ratio beams with pre-twist angle in the range 0-90°, and the mode shapes of vibration are presented for one particular width to thickness ratio beam. The results are compared to results obtained by other methods and to experimental results, and good agreement is shown to exist.


2011 ◽  
Vol 486 ◽  
pp. 107-110 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yue Hua Chen ◽  
Guo Yong Jin ◽  
Zhi Gang Liu

This paper presents an analysis on the free vibration of a shell structure of rectangular cross-section. The shell of rectangular cross-section is modeled by four rectangular panels elastically connected at right angles under general boundary conditions. With the general boundary and coupling conditions accounted for several groups of linear springs, the double series solutions for both flexural and in-plane vibrations are obtained by employing the Rayleigh-Ritz method and the validation of the calculations is proved by comparing the eigenpairs with the Finite Element Method results. It is shown that the mode shapes of the rigidly coupled model perform a symmetrical feature.


1971 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 257-273 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. Carnegie ◽  
B. Dawson

SummaryThe natural frequencies and mode shapes of vibration of cantilever aerofoil cross-section blades of pre-twist angle in the range 0 to 90 degrees are obtained. The beams are 152·4 mm long and the width / thickness ratio is such that they may be regarded as slender. Theoretical frequency ratios and mode shapes of vibration, neglecting shear and rotary inertia effects, are obtained for two sets of beams, one with clockwise pre-twist relative to the root cross-section and the other with anti-clockwise pre-twist. The effect of variation in the value of the centre-of-flexure coordinates upon the natural frequency ratios and mode shapes of vibration is investigated. The theoretical results are compared to corresponding experimental results.


2013 ◽  
Vol 80 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Zhou ◽  
S. H. Lo

The three-dimensional (3D) free vibration of twisted cylinders with sectorial cross section or a radial crack through the height of the cylinder is studied by means of the Chebyshev–Ritz method. The analysis is based on the three-dimensional small strain linear elasticity theory. A simple coordinate transformation is applied to map the twisted cylindrical domain into a normal cylindrical domain. The product of a triplicate Chebyshev polynomial series along with properly defined boundary functions is selected as the admissible functions. An eigenvalue matrix equation can be conveniently derived through a minimization process by the Rayleigh–Ritz method. The boundary functions are devised in such a way that the geometric boundary conditions of the cylinder are automatically satisfied. The excellent property of Chebyshev polynomial series ensures robustness and rapid convergence of the numerical computations. The present study provides a full vibration spectrum for thick twisted cylinders with sectorial cross section, which could not be determined by 1D or 2D models. Highly accurate results presented for the first time are systematically produced, which can serve as a benchmark to calibrate other numerical solutions for twisted cylinders with sectorial cross section. The effects of height-to-radius ratio and twist angle on frequency parameters of cylinders with different subtended angles in the sectorial cross section are discussed in detail.


1975 ◽  
Vol 97 (4) ◽  
pp. 1199-1203
Author(s):  
Joseph R. Gartner ◽  
Shrikant T. Bhat

A relatively thin—thickness to radius ratio—circular ring with rectangular cross section has been investigated to numerically evaluate the effect of eccentricity on the in plane bending natural frequencies and mode shapes. The assumed boundary conditions correspond to a ring freely supported in space such that it is free to translate and rotate with rigid body motion. A truncated Fourier series solution is assumed in an energy formulation to obtain numerical approximations of the eigenvalues and the corresponding eigenvectors for different eccentricities. Extensional and inextensional models for both Flu¨gge and Love-Timoshenko ring models were considered with two thickness to radius ratios. Results show different rates of decrease in the magnitudes of the natural frequencies for different mode configurations. Existence of closely spaced frequencies along with modal coupling are noticeable at 50 percent eccentricity.


1966 ◽  
Vol 56 (6) ◽  
pp. 1207-1226
Author(s):  
W. O. Keightley

Abstract An earth dam was excited into vibrations, in the upstream-downstream direction, by four rotating eccentric-mass vibration generators which were operated on the crest. Natural frequencies, mode shapes, and equivalent viscous modal damping constants of the dam were revealed by the forced vibrations. A theoretical analysis of the dam, based on consideration of shearing deformations only, shows moderately good agreement with the behavior which was observed at the lower frequencies.


1969 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 178-190 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. Carnegie ◽  
B. Dawson

SummaryTheoretical and experimental natural frequencies and modal shapes up to the fifth mode of vibration are given for a straight blade of asymmetrical aerofoil cross-section. The theoretical procedure consists essentially of transforming the differential equations of motion into a set of simultaneous first-order equations and solving them by a step-by-step finite difference procedure. The natural frequency values are compared with results obtained by an analytical solution and with standard solutions for certain special cases. Good agreement is shown to exist between the theoretical results for the various methods presented. The equations of motion are dependent upon the coordinates of the axis of the centre of flexure of the beam relative to the centroidal axis. The effect of variations of the centre of flexure coordinates upon the frequencies and modal shapes is shown for a limited range of coordinate values. Comparison is made between the theoretical natural frequencies and modal shapes and corresponding results obtained by experiment.


2019 ◽  
Vol 974 ◽  
pp. 551-555 ◽  
Author(s):  
I.M. Zotov ◽  
Anastasia P. Lapina ◽  
Anton S. Chepurnenko ◽  
B.M. Yazyev

The article presents the derivation of the resolving equation for the calculation of lateral buckling of rectangular beams. When deriving the basic equation, the initial imperfections of the beam are taken into account, which are specified in the form of the eccentricity of the applied load, the initial deflection in the plane of least stiffness and the initial twist angle. The influence of initial imperfections on the process of beam stability loss is investigated.


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