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... according to the boundary conditions of the beam Like the FEM, the CEM can be refined using the h-refinement technique by increasing the number of finite elements Moreover, it can also be refined ... Coskun, “Determination of critical buckling loads for Euler columns of variable flexural stiffness with a continuous elastic restraint using Homotopy Perturbation Method”, Int Journal Nonlinear Sci ... vibration problem, achieved by combining the coupled governing differential equations of motion of the system into a single higher order ordinary differential equation Enforcing the boundary conditions...
... Beams using the Dynamic Finite Element Method", in B.H.V Topping, (Editor), "Proceedings of the Eleventh International Conference on Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering Computing", ... their solutions 58 Advancesin Vibration Analysis Research It is interesting to note that, although mass or spring attached composite beams are used or can be used in some engineering applications, ... given in Eq.(20): B=D=0 sin( Ω ) sinh(Ω ) =0 sin(Ω ) Ω sinh(Ω ) −Ω (21) C-H boundary condition: Following condition exists between undetermined coefficients given in Eq.(20): D=-B, C=-A: sin( Ω...
... domains and the transformation matrix between the local and global coordinates which is obtained by imposing a kinematical relation on the displacement matching condition inside the hole domain In ... and local coordinates should be satisfied inside the hole domain The displacement matching condition inside the hole domain can be written as 88 Advancesin Vibration Analysis Research wrh (ξ ... strain can be induced in case of applying external electric potential across the piezoelectric layer resulting in bending of the plate The strain of the FGM plate and piezoelectric layer in the...
... elements that simulate the interatomic interactions and the inertia effects in CNTs It uses a special technique for simulating the bending between adjacent bonds, distinguishing it from other mechanics-based ... easily separate upon shearing in 118 Advancesin Vibration Analysis Research writing A perfect graphene sheet in the xy-plane consists of a doubly periodic hexagonal lattice defined by two base vectors, ... the twisting (torsional) mode, as referred to in [18] The atoms move in the circumferential direction with a simultaneous increase in the radius of the single-walled CNT In the first twisting mode,...
... frequency interval in which the spline based damping model is defined Updating procedure The parametrization adopted for the elastic constraints and for the damping model is employed in an updating ... material spinning shafts, the prediction of this knowledge is fundamental in the design of the rotating machinery in order to provide a precise idea of the safe intervals in terms of spinning speeds ... 164 Advancesin Vibration Analysis Research The strain components in the cylindrical coordinate system (As shown in figure 2-3) can be written in terms of the displacement variables defined...
... forward modes increase with increasing rotating speed however the backward modes decrease Dynamic Analysis of a Spinning Laminated Composite-Material Shaft Using the hp-version of the Finite Element ... (171-190) Singh, S.E & Gupta, K (1995) Experimental studies on composite shafts, Proceedings of the International Conference on Advancesin Mechanical Engineering , pp 1205-1221, Bangalore India Singh, ... significant influence on the eigenfrequencies of a spinning composite shaft For example, by adding a support to the midspan of the spinning shaft, the rigidity of the shaft increases which implies the increase...
... listed in Table were determined The stabilization diagram shown in Figure 10 furnishes frequencies, 226 Advancesin Vibration Analysis Research obtained using SSI, similar to those obtained from ... may point to the independent motion of structural parts due to major cracks In many cases, notwithstanding the severe simplifications, mainly regarding the material behavior introduced in the ... freedom in the following two This special case is not well suited to the h-version of FEM since it demands the adoption of restraints at each internal bar node in order to avoid modeling instability...
... studies in engineering mechanics, Report nº 30, The University of Kansas, Center for Researchin Engineering Science, Lawrence, Kansas Rainer, J.H.; Pernica, G.; Allen, D.E (1987) Dynamic loading ... Engine Liang Xingyu, Shu Gequn, Dong Lihui, Wang Bin and Yang Kang State Key Laboratory of Engines, Tianjin University, 300072 P R China Introduction With modern machinery industry developing, ... corresponding to the effect of 1, 3, 6, and 12 individuals practicing aerobics or couples dancing Fig Load distribution associated to nine individuals acting on the floor (dimensions in m) 238 Advances...
... [J] Chinese Combustion Engine Engineering, in 2008, the fourth period 268 Advancesin Vibration Analysis Research Li Renxian Calculation of Loads on Crankshafts of Internal Combustion Engines ... Vibration energy deducing method [23] Incentive torque is the power source causing torsional vibration Since the input system energy of incentive torque is the source of maintaining torsional vibration., ... reduced into a system of DOF, by considering the cinematic constraints between the stator mass and the machine feet 3.2 Kinematic constraints between stator mass and machine feet The kinematic...
... operating at rated speed (nN = 2990 r/min) 292 Advancesin Vibration Analysis Research shows that mainly the natural frequencies of the 4th mode and the 5th mode are influenced by the magnetic spring ... result in damage to the mechanical parts In linear systems amplitude of vibrations grows following a straight line as excitation force increases Fig Resonant frequency dependency in nonlinear ... with this bending arises This is observed in Fig Jump phenomenon occurs in many mechanical systems In those systems, if the speed is increased the amplitude will continue increasing up to values...
... “Non-invasive on-line condition monitoring of on-load tap changers,” in Proceedings of IEEE Power Engineering Society Winter Meeting, Singapore, 2000 342 Advancesin Vibration Analysis Research ... By eliminating the samples with no information will the signals are reduced to 267,001269,001 samples 334 Advancesin Vibration Analysis Research B Envelope analysis The main information in the ... voltage variations in the electrical system, in order to maintain transformer output voltage The OLTC changes the tapping connection of the transformer winding without disconnecting it out of service...