Modal analysis for a CANTILEVER BEAM

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A beginner seeks guidance on the analytical derivation and modeling of a cantilever beam in MATLAB, specifically focusing on its excitation at the cantilever end. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding the equations of state for beams, with references to Timoshenko and Euler-Bernoulli beam theories. Timoshenko theory accounts for shear deformation and rotational inertia, making it more accurate for complex scenarios, while Euler-Bernoulli is simpler but may lack precision in certain cases. Participants emphasize the need for engineering discretion in selecting the appropriate theory based on the application. Resources and links are provided for further study, including a project on modal analysis of cantilever beams.
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Hi there,

I am a beginner and I need to do analytical derivation of a beam and model it in matlab.

the beam is cantilever and it is excited at its cantilever end

any hints to start?

Cheers
 
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Have you learned how to derive the equations of state for a beam through multiple integrations of its loading or shear force diagrams?
 
Mech_Engineer said:
Have you learned how to derive the equations of state for a beam through multiple integrations of its loading or shear force diagrams?

nto really! would u recommend a book please? thanks
 
[Vibration analysis] Timoskenko beam Vs.Euler-bernoulli beam ?

Hello,

I am looking for explanations and detailed studies or even brief ones about the differences in Vibration analysis and dynamic studies as well as static analysis between

Timoskenko beam and .Euler-bernoulli beam

when should i use Euler-bernoulli beam?

Thanks
 
You shouldn't make a new thread each time you have a single new question, just ask in the related thread instead...

Anyway, they are two approximations that take into account a different depth of effects in the beam...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timoshenko_beam_theory

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euler-Bernoulli_beam_equation

Timoshenko theory takes into account shear deformation, rotational inertia, and other effects while Euler-Bernoulli is a simple but effective theory that is easier to understand an solve for, but may be less accurate depending on the complex loading, geometry, or deflection of the beam.

In any case, it is necessary that a certain degree of "engineering discretion" is used to decide which theory is best for your application and how improtant and accurate a result will be.
 
Mech_Engineer said:
Have you learned how to derive the equations of state for a beam through multiple integrations of its loading or shear force diagrams?

am not quite sue what you mean here ?! :confused:
 
It sounds to me like this is a homework question, have you done any looking in your textbook on how to calculate the vibrational modes of a beam?
 
Here's our project on modal analysis of cantilever beam using Abaqus
http://www.scribd.com/doc/96781678/Modal-Analysis-of-Cantilever-Beam
 
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