Formula for Natural Frequency of Cantilever Beam

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Two different equations for calculating the natural frequency of a cantilever beam are presented, leading to confusion about their correctness. The first equation includes a division by 2π, which results in frequency measured in Hertz, while the second equation does not, yielding a result in radians per second. The discussion clarifies that angular frequency (ω) is related to frequency (f) by the formula ω = 2πf. The governing differential equation for a cantilever beam with mass is also referenced, confirming the relationship between mass and stiffness in determining natural frequency. The distinction between the two equations is critical for accurate frequency calculations in engineering applications.
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I found two different versions of equations to find natural frequency of a cantilever beam. I am not sure which one is right. I would appreciate if someone could make things a bit clear here


F1= k^2*sqrt(E*I/(mpl*L^4))/(2*pi) where k=1.875 for first natural freq and I= b*d^3/12;

OR is it

F1= k^2*sqrt(E*I/(mpl*L^4)) where k=1.875 for first natural freq and I= b*d^3/12;

Basically I am not sure why some equations have /(2*pi) while others do not and which one is correct
 
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Angular frequency , \omega radians /second = 2\pif cycles per second ?
 
Studiot said:
Angular frequency , \omega radians /second = 2\pif cycles per second ?

Thanks. So the first equation gives freq in Hz while other one gives answer in radians per second?
 
Yes the solution to the governing differential equation for say a cantilever with mass m at the end is

m\ddot x + kx = 0

which has solution

\omega = \sqrt {\frac{k}{m}}

where omega is in rads/second
 
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Studiot said:
Yes the solution to the governing differential equation for say a cantilever with mass m at the end is

m\ddot x + kx = 0

which has solution

\omega = \sqrt {\frac{k}{m}}

where omega is in rads/second

thanks for your kind reply.

So

F1= k^2*sqrt(E*I/(mpl*L^4))/(2*pi)


w1=k^2*sqrt(E*I/(mpl*L^4))
 
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