HARIKRISHNAN KR Thread starter Jul 28, 2017 #1 does the natural frequency of a steel rod rigidly fixed will vary when it is assembled with another rod by universal joint?
does the natural frequency of a steel rod rigidly fixed will vary when it is assembled with another rod by universal joint?
Nidum Science Advisor Messages 2,992 Reaction score 852 Jul 28, 2017 #2 Probably - but you will have to tell us much more about this problem before we can give you any definite answer .
Probably - but you will have to tell us much more about this problem before we can give you any definite answer .
Mech_Engineer Science Advisor Gold Member Messages 2,587 Reaction score 172 Aug 1, 2017 #3 As a general rule, anything that affects stiffness will change the natural frequency.
Dr.D Messages 2,411 Reaction score 723 Aug 1, 2017 #4 You say "rigidly fixed" which implies no gross motion, but you also speak of a universal joint which suggests large rotational motions. This is all pretty confusing, so a picture is essential here.
You say "rigidly fixed" which implies no gross motion, but you also speak of a universal joint which suggests large rotational motions. This is all pretty confusing, so a picture is essential here.