Boundary Conditions for Rectangular Vibrating Membrane

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The boundary condition for a free edge of a rectangular vibrating membrane is defined by the requirement that the normal gradient of the displacement is zero. This indicates that there is no shear stress acting at the free edge, allowing the membrane to vibrate freely. Understanding this condition is crucial for accurately modeling the behavior of vibrating membranes in physics and engineering applications.

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Homework Statement





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What is the boundary condition for a free edge of a rectangular vibrating membrane? (not plate)


The Attempt at a Solution

 
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dave11420 said:

Homework Statement


Homework Equations


What is the boundary condition for a free edge of a rectangular vibrating membrane? (not plate)
the normal gradient of the displacement is zero

The Attempt at a Solution

 

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