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We know,
Fig -1: A cantilever beam
n
fn
Nomenclature: 2
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We know
n
fn
2 Fig -2: First mode shape of rectangular cross sectioned
cantilever plate
Similarly, we can calculate natural frequencies for
remaining modes by this method. It is possible to compare
all natural frequencies with the software analysis as well
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Mode Natural
Shapes Frequencies
1 0.29774
2 1.3296
3 1.8632
4 5.2034
5 8.2374
6 10.172
7 12.254
Fig -3: Second mode shape of rectangular cross sectioned 8 16.817
cantilever plate 9 22.658
10 24.999
5. EXPERIMENTAL ANALYSIS
1. Impact Hammer
2. Accelerometer
3. Data Acquisition Hardware (At least 2-Channel.)
4. A PC or a Laptop loaded with NI-Lab View
software for modal analysis.
5. Power supply for the PC and vibration analyzer,
connecting cables for the impact hammer and
accelerometer and adhesive/wax to fix the
accelerometer.
Fig -6: Fifth mode shape of rectangular cross sectioned
cantilever plate 5.1 Experimental Procedure
Similarly, we can calculate natural frequencies for 1. A beam of a particular material (aluminum),
remaining modes by this method. dimensions (L, w, d) and transducer (i.e.,
measuring device, e.g. strain gauge,
accelerometer, laser vibrato meter) was chosen.
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2. One end of the beam was clamped as the Table -1: Comparative table of natural frequencies at each
cantilever beam support. node
3. An accelerometer (with magnetic base) was
placed at the free end of the cantilever beam, to Mode Theoretical FEA Experimental
observe the free vibration response. 1 0.135 0.29774 0.233
4. An initial deflection was given to the cantilever 2 0.81 1.3296 1.142
beam and allowed to oscillate on its own. To get 3 2.1 1.8632 1.737
the higher frequency it is recommended to give 4 4.47 5.2034 4.799
initial displacement at an arbitrary position apart 5 7.39 8.2374 8.32
from the free end of the beam (e.g. at the mid 6 11.04 10.172 9.36
span).
7 15.43 12.254 11.67
5. This could be done by bending the beam from its
8 20.55 16.817 15.013
fixed equilibrium position by application of a
9 24.54 22.658 23.617
small static force at the free end of the beam and
10 28.87 24.999 23.944
suddenly releasing it, so that the beam oscillates
on its own without any external force applied
during the oscillation. 40
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