
We wish to reduce the natural frequency of the beam given in the previous problem by 20% by applying springs at the supports. Determine
the required spring constant if
a) only the uniform mass is considered,
b) only the concentrated mass is considered,
c) both the uniform and the concentrated masses are considered.
Bending stiffness of the beam is: EI = 18640 kNm2, distributed mass is: m = 42.2 kg/m, the concentrated mass is: M = 150 kg. Length of the beam is L = 7 m.
Solve Problem
Problem a) Spring constant, c [kN/mm]= Problem b) Spring constant, c [kN/mm]= Problem c) Spring constant, c [kN/mm]=Solve
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Steps
Step 1. Calculate natural frequency of the beam built-in at both ends with uniform mass. Step 2. Determine natural frequency of the beam supported by springs with uniform mass. Step 3. Approximate fundamental frequency of the beam with uniform mass applying Föppl’s summation theorem. Step 4. Express spring constant from the condition that the natural frequency must be reduced by 20%. Problem b) Step 1. Calculate natural frequency of the beam built-in at both ends with concentrated mass. Step 2. Determine natural frequency of the beam supported by springs with concentrated mass. Step 3. Approximate fundamental frequency of the beam with concentrated mass applying Föppl’s summation theorem. Step 4. Express spring constant from the condition that the natural frequency must be reduced by 20%. Problem c) Step 1. Determine natural frequency of the beam built-in at both ends with uniform and additional concentrated masses. Eigenfrequency with both masses is approximated with Dunkerley’s summation theorem. Step 2. Determine natural frequency of the beam supported by springs with uniform and additional concentrated masses. Step 3. Approximate fundamental frequency of the beam with both masses applying Föppl’s summation theorem. Step 4. Express spring constant from the condition that the natural frequency must be reduced by 20%.Step by step
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Results
First the natural frequency is calculated assuming that the beam is built-in at both ends (only the uniform mass is considered). Then the natural frequency of the beam is calculated, when it is supported by springs (with uniform mass). The fundamental frequency of the beam with both supports (and with uniform mass) is approximated by Föppl’s summation theorem. Spring constant can be expressed from the condition that the natural frequency must be reduced by 20%: Problem b) Natural frequency of the beam assuming built-in ends (with concentrated mass) is Assuming springs supports (and concentrated mass) the natural frequancy results in: The fundamental frequency of the beam (with concentrated mass) is approximated by Föppl’s summation theorem. Spring constant is expressed from the condition that the natural frequency must be reduced by 20%. Problem c) Eigenfrequency with both masses is approximated with Dunkerley’s summation theorem. First built-in ends are assumed. The natural frequency of the beam supported by springs with uniform and additional concentrated masses is Fundamental frequency of the beam with both masses can be approximated by Föppl’s summation theorem. Spring constant is expressed from the condition that the natural frequency must be reduced by 20%.Worked out solution