A.S Vinod Kumar, Ranjan Ganguli2
CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.88, No.6, pp. 443-474, 2012, DOI:10.3970/cmes.2012.088.443
Abstract The governing differential equation of a rotating beam becomes the stiff-string equation if we assume uniform tension. We find the tension in the stiff string which yields the same frequency as a rotating cantilever beam with a prescribed rotating speed and identical uniform mass and stiffness. This tension varies for different modes and are found by solving a transcendental equation using bisection method. We also find the location along the rotating beam where equivalent constant tension for the stiff string acts for a given mode. Both Euler-Bernoulli and Timoshenko beams are considered for numerical results. The results provide physical insight… More >
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