Use of trigonometric series functions in free vibration analysis of laminated composite beams

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 61
Author(s):  
Muhittin Turan ◽  
Volkan Kahya

In this study, free vibration analysis of layered composite beams is performed by using an analytical method based on trigonometric series. Based on the first-order shear deformation beam theory, the governing equations are derived from the Lagrange’s equations. Appropriate trigonometric series functions are selected to satisfy the end conditions of the beam. Navier-type solution is used to obtain natural frequencies. Natural frequencies are calculated for different end conditions and lamina stacking. It was seen that the slenderness, E11/E22 and fiber angle have a significant effect on natural frequency. The results of the study are quite compatible with the literature.

2013 ◽  
Vol 325-326 ◽  
pp. 1318-1323 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.R. Daneshmehr ◽  
D.J. Inman ◽  
A.R. Nateghi

In this paper free vibration analysis of cracked composite beams subjected to coupled bending-torsion loads are presented. The composite beam is assumed to have an open edge crack. A first order theory is applied to count for the effect of the shear deformations on natural frequencies as well as the effect of coupling in torsion and bending modes of vibration. Local flexibility matrix is used to obtain the additional boundary conditions of the beam in the crack area. After obtaining the governing equations and boundary conditions, GDQ method is applied to solve the obtained eigenvalue problem. Finally, some numerical results are given to show the efficacy of the method. In addition, to count for the effect of coupling on natural frequencies of the cracked beams, different fiber orientations are assumed and studied.


2008 ◽  
Vol 05 (01) ◽  
pp. 21-36 ◽  
Author(s):  
RAMAZAN-ALI JAFARI-TALOOKOLAEI ◽  
MOHAMMAD-HOSSEIN KARGARNOVIN ◽  
MOHAMMAD-TAGHI AHMADIAN

In this paper, free vibration analysis of cross-ply layered composite beams (LCB) with finite length and rectangular cross-section rested on an elastic foundation is investigated by finite element method. Based on the Timoshenko beam theory which includes the shear deformation and rotary inertia, the stiffness and mass matrices of a LCB are obtained using the energy method. Then, the natural frequencies are calculated by employing eigenvalue technique. The obtained results are verified against existing data in the literatures for a LCB with no foundation and uniform cross-section. Good agreements are observed between these cases. In the same way, the natural frequencies of a specific case, i.e. the stepped beam are calculated and finally, free vibrations of a symmetric and non-symmetric LCB are compared with each others.


2008 ◽  
Vol 28 (7) ◽  
pp. 881-892 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gökmen Atlihan ◽  
Hasan Çallioğlu ◽  
E. Şahin Conkur ◽  
Muzaffer Topcu ◽  
Uğur Yücel

2011 ◽  
Vol 18 (5) ◽  
pp. 709-726 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yusuf Yesilce

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.


2013 ◽  
Vol 13 (02) ◽  
pp. 1250056 ◽  
Author(s):  
ATİLLA ÖZÜTOK ◽  
EMRAH MADENCİ

In this study, a mixed-finite element method for free vibration analysis of cross-ply laminated composite beams is presented based on the "Euler–Bernoulli Beam Theory" and "Timoshenko Beam Theory". The Gâteaux differential approach is employed to construct the functionals of laminated beams using the variational method. By using these functionals in the mixed-type finite element method, two beam elements CLBT4 and FSDT8 are derived for the Euler–Bernoulli and Timoshenko beam theories, respectively. The CLBT4 element has four degrees of freedom (DOFs), containing the vertical displacement and bending moment as unknowns at the nodes, whereas the FSDT8 element has eight DOFs, containing the vertical displacement, bending moment, shear force and rotation as unknowns. A computer program is developed to execute the analyses for the present study. The numerical results of free vibration analyses obtained for different boundary conditions are presented and compared with results available in the literature, which indicates the reliability of the present approach.


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