scholarly journals A Study on the Effect of Carbon Nanotubes’ Distribution and Agglomeration in the Free Vibration of Nanocomposite Plates

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 79
Author(s):  
D. S. Craveiro ◽  
M. A. R. Loja
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Elastic Properties ◽  
Natural Frequencies ◽  
Mechanical Performance ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Free Vibrations ◽  
Mode Shapes ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Agglomeration Effect ◽  
Performance Predictions

The present work aimed to characterize the free vibrations’ behaviour of nanocomposite plates obtained by incorporating graded distributions of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) in a polymeric matrix, considering the carbon nanotubes’ agglomeration effect. This effect is known to degrade material properties, therefore being important to predict the consequences it may bring to structures’ mechanical performance. To this purpose, the elastic properties’ estimation is performed according to the two-parameter agglomeration model based on the Eshelby–Mori–Tanaka approach for randomly dispersed nano-inclusions. This approach is implemented in association with the finite element method to determine the natural frequencies and corresponding mode shapes. Three main agglomeration cases were considered, namely, agglomeration absence, complete agglomeration, and partial agglomeration. The results show that the agglomeration effect has a negative impact on the natural frequencies of the plates, regardless the CNTs’ distribution considered. For the corresponding vibrations’ mode shapes, the agglomeration effect was shown in most cases not to have a significant impact, except for two of the cases studied: for a square plate and a rectangular plate with symmetrical and unsymmetrical CNTs’ distribution, respectively. Globally, the results confirm that not accounting for the nanotubes’ agglomeration effect may lead to less accurate elastic properties and less structures’ performance predictions.

scholarly journals An investigation into the free vibrations of carbon nanotubes using analytical and finite element methods

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ishan Ali Khan
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Eigenvalue Problem ◽  
Natural Frequencies ◽  
Nonlinear Eigenvalue Problem ◽  
Dynamic Stiffness ◽  
Free Vibrations ◽  
Mode Shapes ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Walled Cnts

Since their discovery, immense attention has been given to carbon nanotubes (CNTs), due to their exceptional thermal, electronic and mechanical properties and, therefore, the wide range of applications in which they are, or can be potentially, employed. Hence, it is important that all the properties of carbon nanotubes are studied extensively. This thesis studies the vibrational frequencies of double-walled and triple-walled CNTs, with and without an elastic medium surrounding them, by using Finite Element Method (FEM) and Dynamic Stiffness Matrix (DSM) formulations, considering them as Euler-Bernoulli beams coupled with van der Waals interaction forces. For FEM modelling, the linear eigenvalue problem is obtained using Galerkin weighted residual approach. The natural frequencies and mode shapes are derived from eigenvalues and eigenvectors, respectively. For DSM formulation of double-walled CNTs, a nonlinear eigenvalue problem is obtained by enforcing displacement and load end conditions to the exact solution of single equation achieved by combining the coupled governing equations. The natural frequencies are obtained using Wittrick-Williams algorithm. FEM formulation is also applied to both double and triple-walled CNTs modelled as nonlocal Euler-Bernoulli beam. The natural frequencies obtained for all the cases, are in agreement with the values provided in literature.

scholarly journals An investigation into the free vibrations of carbon nanotubes using analytical and finite element methods

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ishan Ali Khan
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Eigenvalue Problem ◽  
Natural Frequencies ◽  
Nonlinear Eigenvalue Problem ◽  
Dynamic Stiffness ◽  
Free Vibrations ◽  
Mode Shapes ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Walled Cnts

Since their discovery, immense attention has been given to carbon nanotubes (CNTs), due to their exceptional thermal, electronic and mechanical properties and, therefore, the wide range of applications in which they are, or can be potentially, employed. Hence, it is important that all the properties of carbon nanotubes are studied extensively. This thesis studies the vibrational frequencies of double-walled and triple-walled CNTs, with and without an elastic medium surrounding them, by using Finite Element Method (FEM) and Dynamic Stiffness Matrix (DSM) formulations, considering them as Euler-Bernoulli beams coupled with van der Waals interaction forces. For FEM modelling, the linear eigenvalue problem is obtained using Galerkin weighted residual approach. The natural frequencies and mode shapes are derived from eigenvalues and eigenvectors, respectively. For DSM formulation of double-walled CNTs, a nonlinear eigenvalue problem is obtained by enforcing displacement and load end conditions to the exact solution of single equation achieved by combining the coupled governing equations. The natural frequencies are obtained using Wittrick-Williams algorithm. FEM formulation is also applied to both double and triple-walled CNTs modelled as nonlocal Euler-Bernoulli beam. The natural frequencies obtained for all the cases, are in agreement with the values provided in literature.

OUT-OF-PLANE FREE VIBRATIONS OF CIRCULAR STRIPS WITH VARIABLE BREADTH

2007 ◽  
Vol 07 (03) ◽  
pp. 403-423 ◽  
Author(s):  
BYOUNG KOO LEE ◽  
TAE EUN LEE ◽  
ATHOL J. CARR ◽  
SANG JIN OH
Keyword(s):  
Differential Equations ◽  
Natural Frequencies ◽  
Slenderness Ratio ◽  
Free Vibrations ◽  
Mode Shapes ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Out Of Plane ◽  
Angle Section ◽  
Parametric Studies ◽  
Experimental Validations

This paper deals with the out-of-plane free vibrations of circular strips with linearly varying breadth. In deriving the differential equations for such strips, the effects of the rotatory and torsional inertias and shear deformation are considered. The differential equations are numerically solved to calculate the natural frequencies and mode shapes. In the numerical examples, three end constraints, i.e. clamped–clamped, clamped-hinged and hinged–hinged ends, are considered. The five lowest frequency parameters and mode shapes are presented. The effects of the rotatory and torsional inertias, and shear parameter on the natural frequencies are evaluated. Parametric studies are carried out for the influence of following parameters of the strip on the natural frequencies: subtended angle, section ratio, thickness ratio, and slenderness ratio. Also presented are the experimental validations of the seven lowest predicted natural frequencies. The natural frequencies obtained by this study agree well with those by the finite element method for both the flexural and torsional modes.

scholarly journals Modal analysis of an iced offshore composite wind turbine blade

2021 ◽  
pp. 0309524X2110116
Author(s):  
Oumnia Lagdani ◽  
Mostapha Tarfaoui ◽  
Mourad Nachtane ◽  
Mourad Trihi ◽  
Houda Laaouidi
Keyword(s):  
Wind Turbine ◽  
Modal Analysis ◽  
Turbine Blade ◽  
Natural Frequencies ◽  
Wind Turbine Blade ◽  
Resonance Phenomenon ◽  
Mode Shapes ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Numerical Work ◽  
Composite Blades

In the far north, low temperatures and atmospheric icing are a major danger for the safe operation of wind turbines. It can cause several problems in fatigue loads, the balance of the rotor and aerodynamics. With the aim of improving the rigidity of the wind turbine blade, composite materials are currently being used. A numerical work aims to evaluate the effect of ice on composite blades and to determine the most adequate material under icing conditions. Different ice thicknesses are considered in the lower part of the blade. In this paper, modal analysis is performed to obtain the natural frequencies and corresponding mode shapes of the structure. This analysis is elaborated using the finite element method (FEM) computer program through ABAQUS software. The results have laid that the natural frequencies of the blade varied according to the material and thickness of ice and that there is no resonance phenomenon.

Effect of Delamination on Natural Frequencies of E-glass and S-glass Epoxy Composite Plates

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. K. Karsh ◽  
Bindi Thakkar ◽  
R. R. Kumar ◽  
Abhijeet Kumar ◽  
Sudip Dey
Keyword(s):  
Natural Frequencies ◽  
Epoxy Composite ◽  
Orientation Angle ◽  
Laminated Composite ◽  
Composite Plates ◽  
Mode Shapes ◽  
Transverse Shear Deformation ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Modes Of Failure ◽  
Ply Orientation

The delamination is one of the major modes of failure occurring in the laminated composite due to insufficient bonding between the layers. In this paper, the natural frequencies of delaminated S-glass and E-glass epoxy cantilever composite plates are presented by employing the finite element method (FEM) approach. The rotary inertia and transverse shear deformation are considered in the present study. The effect of parameters such as the location of delamination along the length, across the thickness, the percentage of delamination, and ply-orientation angle on first three natural frequencies of the cantilever plates are presented for S-glass and E-glass epoxy composites. The standard eigenvalue problem is solved to obtain the natural frequencies and corresponding mode shapes. First three mode shape of S-Glass and E-Glass epoxy laminated composites are portrayed corresponding to different ply angle of lamina.

A Vibrational Mode Analysis of Free Finite-Length Thick Cylinders Using the Finite Element Method

1998 ◽  
Vol 120 (2) ◽  
pp. 371-377 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huan Wang ◽  
Keith Williams ◽  
Wei Guan
Keyword(s):  
Finite Length ◽  
Natural Frequencies ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Mode Analysis ◽  
Mode Shapes ◽  
Vibrational Modes ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Cylinder Length ◽  
Radial Thickness ◽  
Thick Cylinder

Based on their three-dimensional mode shapes, the vibrational modes of free finite length thick cylinders can be classified into 6 categories, consisting of pure radial, radial motion with radial shearing, extensional, circumferential, axial bending, and global modes. This classification, together with the numbers of both the circumferential and the longitudinal nodes, is sufficient to identify each mode of a finite length thick cylinder. The mode classification was verified experimentally by measurements on a thick cylinder. According to the displacement distribution ratio in the radial, tangential and longitudinal directions, the effect of varying cylinder length on the vibrational modes is such that all the modes can be broadly categorized as either pure radial modes, or non pure radial modes. The natural frequencies and mode shapes of the former are dependent upon only the radial dimensions of the models, while the natural frequencies and mode shapes of the latter are dependent upon both the axial length and radial thickness.

Free Vibrations of Composite Shallow Circular Cylindrical Shell Panels With a Bonded Central Stiffening Shell Strip

2001 ◽  
Author(s):  
U. Yuceoglu ◽  
V. Özerciyes
Keyword(s):  
Shallow Shell ◽  
Natural Frequencies ◽  
Circular Cylindrical Shell ◽  
Adhesive Layer ◽  
Free Vibrations ◽  
Mode Shapes ◽  
Order System ◽  
Theoretical Formulation ◽  
First Order ◽  
Stress Resultant

Abstract This study is concerned with the “Free Vibrations of Composite Shallow Circular Cylindrical Shells or Shell Panels with a Central Stiffening Shell Strip”. The upper and lower shell elements of the stiffened composite system are considered as dissimilar, orthotropic shallow shells. The upper relatively narrow stiffening shell strip is centrally located and adhesively bonded to the lower main shell element In the theoretical formulation, a “First Order Shear Deformation Shell Theory (FSDST)” is employed. The complete set of the shallow shell dynamic equations (including the stress resultant-displacement and the constitutive equations) and the equations of the thin flexible, adhesive layer are first reduced to a set of first order system of ordinary differential equations. This final set forms the governing equations of the problem. Then, they are integrated by means of the “Modified Transfer Matrix Method”. In the adhesive layer, the “hard” and the “soft” adhesive effects are considered. It was found that the material characteristics of the adhesive layer influence the mode shapes and the corresponding natural frequencies of the composite shallow shell panel system. Additionally, some parametric studies on the natural frequencies are presented.

Dynamic Modeling of a Ball-Screw Drive and Identification of Its Installation Parameters

2020 ◽  
Vol 143 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu-Jia Hu ◽  
Yaoyu Wang ◽  
Weidong Zhu ◽  
Haolin Li
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Model ◽  
Natural Frequencies ◽  
Data Fitting ◽  
Ball Screw ◽  
Mode Shapes ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Screw Drive ◽  
Log Normal ◽  
Ball Screw Drive ◽  
Log Normal Distribution

Abstract Parametric expressions of equivalent stiffnesses of a ball-screw shaft are obtained by derivation of its geometric parameters, the finite element method (FEM), and data fitting based on a modified probability density function of log-normal distribution. A dynamic model of a ball-screw drive that considers effects of bearing stiffnesses, the mass of the nut, and the axial pretension is established based on equivalent stiffnesses of its shaft. With the dynamic model and modal experimental results obtained by Bayesian operational modal analysis (BOMA), installation parameters of the ball-screw drive are identified by a genetic algorithm (GA) with a new comprehensive objective function that considers natural frequencies, mode shapes, and flexibility of the ball-screw drive. The effectiveness of the methodology is experimentally validated.

An Exact Solution for the Natural Frequencies of Flexible Beams Undergoing Overall Motions

2003 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 1221-1229 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali H Nayfeh ◽  
S.A. Emam ◽  
Sergio Preidikman ◽  
D.T. Mook
Keyword(s):  
Exact Solution ◽  
Natural Frequencies ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Beam Theory ◽  
Free Vibrations ◽  
Mode Shapes ◽  
Flexible Beam ◽  
Bernoulli Beam ◽  
Flexible Beams ◽  
Euler Bernoulli Beam

We investigate the free vibrations of a flexible beam undergoing an overall two-dimensional motion. The beam is modeled using the Euler-Bernoulli beam theory. An exact solution for the natural frequencies and corresponding mode shapes of the beam is obtained. The model can be extended to beams undergoing three-dimensional motions.

scholarly journals Vibration analysis of multi-stepped and multi-damaged parabolic arches using GDQ

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Erasmo Viola ◽  
Marco Miniaci ◽  
Nicholas Fantuzzi ◽  
Alessandro Marzani
Keyword(s):  
Boundary Conditions ◽  
Cross Sections ◽  
Natural Frequencies ◽  
Equations Of Motion ◽  
Free Vibrations ◽  
Mode Shapes ◽  
Internal Boundary ◽  
Radius Of Curvature ◽  
Inertia Effects ◽  
Circular Arch

AbstractThis paper investigates the in-plane free vibrations of multi-stepped and multi-damaged parabolic arches, for various boundary conditions. The axial extension, transverse shear deformation and rotatory inertia effects are taken into account. The constitutive equations relating the stress resultants to the corresponding deformation components refer to an isotropic and linear elastic material. Starting from the kinematic hypothesis for the in-plane displacement of the shear-deformable arch, the equations of motion are deduced by using Hamilton’s principle. Natural frequencies and mode shapes are computed using the Generalized Differential Quadrature (GDQ) method. The variable radius of curvature along the axis of the parabolic arch requires, compared to the circular arch, a more complex formulation and numerical implementation of the motion equations as well as the external and internal boundary conditions. Each damage is modelled as a combination of one rotational and two translational elastic springs. A parametric study is performed to illustrate the influence of the damage parameters on the natural frequencies of parabolic arches for different boundary conditions and cross-sections with localizeddamage.Results for the circular arch, derived from the proposed parabolic model with the derivatives of some parameters set to zero, agree well with those published over the past years.

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