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A revised and up-to-date guide to advanced vibration analysis written by a noted expert

The revised and updated second edition of Vibration of Continuous Systemsoffers a guide to all aspects of vibration of continuous systems including: derivation of equations of motion, exact and approximate solutions and computational aspects. The authora noted expert in the fieldreviews all possible types of continuous structural members and systems including strings, shafts, beams, membranes, plates, shells, three-dimensional bodies, and composite structural members.

Designed to be a useful aid in the understanding of the vibration of continuous systems, the book contains exact analytical solutions, approximate analytical solutions, and numerical solutions. All the methods are presented in clear and simple terms and the second edition offers a more detailed explanation of the fundamentals and basic concepts. Vibration of Continuous Systemsrevised second edition

Table of Contents

Preface xv

Acknowledgments xix

About the Author xxi

1 Introduction: Basic Concepts and Terminology 1

1.1 Concept of Vibration 1

1.2 Importance of Vibration 4

1.3 Origins and Developments in Mechanics and Vibration 5

1.4 History of Vibration of Continuous Systems 7

1.5 Discrete and Continuous Systems 12

1.6 Vibration Problems 15

1.7 Vibration Analysis 16

1.8 Excitations 17

1.9 Harmonic Functions 17

1.10 Periodic Functions and Fourier Series 24

1.11 Non periodic Functions and Fourier Integrals 25

1.12 Literature on Vibration of Continuous Systems 28

References 29

Problems 31

2 Vibration of Discrete Systems: Brief Review 33

2.1 Vibration of a Single-Degree-of-Freedom System 33

2.2 Vibration of Multi degree-of-Freedom Systems 43

2.3 Recent Contributions 60

References 61

Problems 62

3 Derivation of Equations: Equilibrium Approach 69

3.1 Introduction 69

3.2 Newton’s Second Law of Motion 69

3.3 D’Alembert’s Principle 70

3.4 Equation of Motion of a Bar in Axial Vibration 70

3.5 Equation of Motion of a Beam in Transverse Vibration 72

3.6 Equation of Motion of a Plate in Transverse Vibration 74

3.7 Additional Contributions 81

References 81

Problems 82

4 Derivation of Equations: Variational Approach 87

4.1 Introduction 87

4.2 Calculus of a Single Variable 87

4.3 Calculus of Variations 88

4.4 Variation Operator 91

4.5 Functional with Higher-Order Derivatives 93

4.6 Functional with Several Dependent Variables 95

4.7 Functional with Several Independent Variables 96

4.8 Extremization of a Functional with Constraints 98

4.9 Boundary Conditions 102

4.10 Variational Methods in Solid Mechanics 106

4.11 Applications of Hamilton’s Principle 116

4.12 Recent Contributions 121

Notes 121

References 122

Problems 122

5 Derivation of Equations: Integral Equation Approach 125

5.1 Introduction 125

5.2 Classification of Integral Equations 125

5.3 Derivation of Integral Equations 127

5.4 General Formulation of the Eigenvalue Problem 132

5.6 Recent Contributions 149

References 150

Problems 151

6 Solution Procedure: Eigenvalue and Modal Analysis Approach 153

6.1 Introduction 153

6.2 General Problem 153

6.3 Solution of Homogeneous Equations: Separation-of-Variables Technique 155

6.4 Sturm–Liouville Problem 156

6.5 General Eigenvalue Problem 165

6.6 Solution of Nonhomogeneous Equations 169

6.7 Forced Response of Viscously Damped Systems 171

6.8 Recent Contributions 173

References 174

Problems 175

7 Solution Procedure: Integral Transform Methods 177

7.1 Introduction 177

7.2 Fourier Transforms 178

7.3 Free Vibration of a Finite String 184

7.4 Forced Vibration of a Finite String 186

7.5 Free Vibration of a Beam 188

7.6 Laplace Transforms 191

7.7 Free Vibration of a String of Finite Length 197

7.8 Free Vibration of a Beam of Finite Length 200

7.9 Forced Vibration of a Beam of Finite Length 201

7.10 Recent Contributions 204

References 205

Problems 206

8 Transverse Vibration of Strings 209

8.1 Introduction 209

8.2 Equation of Motion 209

8.3 Initial and Boundary Conditions 213

8.4 Free Vibration of an Infinite String 215

8.5 Free Vibration of a String of Finite Length 221

8.6 Forced Vibration 231

8.7 Recent Contributions 235

Note 236

References 236

Problems 237

9 Longitudinal Vibration of Bars 239

9.1 Introduction 239

9.2 Equation of Motion Using Simple Theory 239

9.3 Free Vibration Solution and Natural Frequencies 241

9.4 Forced Vibration 259

9.5 Response of a Bar Subjected to

Longitudinal Support Motion 262

9.6 Rayleigh Theory 263

9.7 Bishop’s Theory 265

9.8 Recent Contributions 272

References 273

Problems 273

10 Torsional Vibration of Shafts 277

10.1 Introduction 277

10.2 Elementary Theory: Equation of Motion 277

10.3 Free Vibration of Uniform Shafts 282

10.4 Free Vibration Response due to Initial Conditions: Modal Analysis 295

10.5 Forced Vibration of a Uniform Shaft: Modal Analysis 298

10.6 Torsional Vibration of Noncircular Shafts: Saint-Venant’s Theory 301

10.7 Torsional Vibration of Noncircular Shafts, Including Axial Inertia 305

10.8 Torsional Vibration of Noncircular Shafts: The Timoshenko–Gere Theory 306

10.9 Torsional Rigidity of Noncircular Shafts 309

10.10 Prandtl’s Membrane Analogy 314

10.11 Recent Contributions 319

References 320

Problems 321

11 Transverse Vibration of Beams 323

11.1 Introduction 323

11.2 Equation of Motion: The Euler–Bernoulli Theory 323

11.3 Free Vibration Equations 331

11.4 Free Vibration Solution 331

11.5 Frequencies and Mode Shapes of Uniform Beams 332

11.6 Orthogonality of Normal Modes 345

11.7 Free Vibration Response due to Initial Conditions 347

11.8 Forced Vibration 350

11.9 Response of Beams under Moving Loads 356

11.10 Transverse Vibration of Beams Subjected to Axial Force 358

11.11 Vibration of a Rotating Beam 363

11.12 Natural Frequencies of Continuous Beams on Many Supports 365

11.13 Beam on an Elastic Foundation 370

11.14 Rayleigh’s Theory 375

11.15 Timoshenko’s Theory 377

11.16 Coupled Bending–Torsional Vibration of Beams 386

11.17 Transform Methods: Free Vibration of an Infinite Beam 391

11.18 Recent Contributions 393

References 395

Problems 396

12 Vibration of Circular Rings and Curved Beams 399

12.1 Introduction 399

12.2 Equations of Motion of a Circular Ring 399

12.3 In-Plane Flexural Vibrations of Rings 404

12.4 Flexural Vibrations at Right Angles to the Plane of a Ring 408

12.5 Torsional Vibrations 413

12.6 Extensional Vibrations 413

12.7 Vibration of a Curved Beam with Variable Curvature 414

12.8 Recent Contributions 423

References 424

Problems 425

13 Vibration of Membranes 427

13.1 Introduction 427

13.2 Equation of Motion 427

13.3 Wave Solution 432

13.4 Free Vibration of Rectangular Membranes 433

13.5 Forced Vibration of Rectangular Membranes 444

13.6 Free Vibration of Circular Membranes 450

13.7 Forced Vibration of Circular Membranes 454

13.8 Membranes with Irregular Shapes 459

13.9 Partial Circular Membranes 459

13.10 Recent Contributions 460

Notes 461

References 462

Problems 463

14 Transverse Vibration of Plates 465

14.1 Introduction 465

14.2 Equation of Motion: Classical Plate Theory 465

14.3 Boundary Conditions 473

14.4 Free Vibration of Rectangular Plates 479

14.5 Forced Vibration of Rectangular Plates 489

14.6 Circular Plates 493

14.7 Free Vibration of Circular Plates 498

14.8 Forced Vibration of Circular Plates 503

14.9 Effects of Rotary Inertia and Shear Deformation 507

14.10 Plate on an Elastic Foundation 529

14.11 Transverse Vibration of Plates Subjected to In-Plane Loads 531

14.12 Vibration of Plates with Variable Thickness 537

14.13 Recent Contributions 543

References 545

Problems 547

15 Vibration of Shells 549

15.1 Introduction and Shell Coordinates 549

15.2 Strain–Displacement Relations 560

15.3 Love’s Approximations 564

15.4 Stress–Strain Relations 570

15.5 Force and Moment Resultants 571

15.6 Strain Energy, Kinetic Energy, and Work Done by External Forces 579

15.7 Equations of Motion from Hamilton’s Principle 582

15.8 Circular Cylindrical Shells 590

15.9 Equations of Motion of Conical and Spherical Shells 599

15.10 Effect of Rotary Inertia and Shear Deformation 600

15.11 Recent Contributions 611

Notes 612

References 612

Problems 614

16 Vibration of Composite Structures 617

16.1 Introduction 617

16.2 Characterization of a Unidirectional Lamina with Loading Parallel to the Fibers 617

16.3 Different Types of Material Behavior 619

16.4 Constitutive Equations or Stress–Strain Relations 620

16.5 Coordinate Transformations for Stresses and Strains 626

16.6 Lamina with Fibers Oriented at an Angle 632

16.7 Composite Lamina in Plane Stress 634

16.8 Laminated Composite Structures 641

16.9 Vibration Analysis of Laminated Composite Plates 659

16.10 Vibration Analysis of Laminated Composte Beams 663

16.11 Recent Contributions 666

References 667

Problems 668

17 Approximate Analytical Methods 671

17.1 Introduction 671

17.2 Rayleigh’s Quotient 672

17.3 Rayleigh’s Method 674

17.4 Rayleigh–Ritz Method 685

17.5 Assumed Modes Method 695

17.6 Weighted Residual Methods 697

17.7 Galerkin’s Method 698

17.8 Collocation Method 704

17.9 Subdomain Method 709

17.10 Least Squares Method 711

17.11 Recent Contributions 718

References 719

Problems 721

18 Numerical Methods: Finite Element Method 725

18.1 Introduction 725

18.2 Finite Element Procedure 725

18.3 Element Matrices of Different Structural Problems 739

18.4 Dynamic Response Using the Finite Element Method 753

18.5 Additional and Recent Contributions 760

Note 763

References 763

Problems 765

A Basic Equations of Elasticity 769

A.1 Stress 769

A.2 Strain–Displacement Relations 769

A.3 Rotations 771

A.4 Stress–Strain Relations 772

A.5 Equations of Motion in Terms of Stresses 774

A.6 Equations of Motion in Terms of Displacements 774

B Laplace and Fourier Transforms 777

Index 783

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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      A revised and up-to-date guide to advanced vibration analysis written by a noted expert

      The revised and updated second edition of Vibration of Continuous Systemsoffers a guide to all aspects of vibration of continuous systems including: derivation of equations of motion, exact and approximate solutions and computational aspects. The authora noted expert in the fieldreviews all possible types of continuous structural members and systems including strings, shafts, beams, membranes, plates, shells, three-dimensional bodies, and composite structural members.

      Designed to be a useful aid in the understanding of the vibration of continuous systems, the book contains exact analytical solutions, approximate analytical solutions, and numerical solutions. All the methods are presented in clear and simple terms and the second edition offers a more detailed explanation of the fundamentals and basic concepts. Vibration of Continuous Systemsrevised second edition

      Table of Contents

      Preface xv

      Acknowledgments xix

      About the Author xxi

      1 Introduction: Basic Concepts and Terminology 1

      1.1 Concept of Vibration 1

      1.2 Importance of Vibration 4

      1.3 Origins and Developments in Mechanics and Vibration 5

      1.4 History of Vibration of Continuous Systems 7

      1.5 Discrete and Continuous Systems 12

      1.6 Vibration Problems 15

      1.7 Vibration Analysis 16

      1.8 Excitations 17

      1.9 Harmonic Functions 17

      1.10 Periodic Functions and Fourier Series 24

      1.11 Non periodic Functions and Fourier Integrals 25

      1.12 Literature on Vibration of Continuous Systems 28

      References 29

      Problems 31

      2 Vibration of Discrete Systems: Brief Review 33

      2.1 Vibration of a Single-Degree-of-Freedom System 33

      2.2 Vibration of Multi degree-of-Freedom Systems 43

      2.3 Recent Contributions 60

      References 61

      Problems 62

      3 Derivation of Equations: Equilibrium Approach 69

      3.1 Introduction 69

      3.2 Newton’s Second Law of Motion 69

      3.3 D’Alembert’s Principle 70

      3.4 Equation of Motion of a Bar in Axial Vibration 70

      3.5 Equation of Motion of a Beam in Transverse Vibration 72

      3.6 Equation of Motion of a Plate in Transverse Vibration 74

      3.7 Additional Contributions 81

      References 81

      Problems 82

      4 Derivation of Equations: Variational Approach 87

      4.1 Introduction 87

      4.2 Calculus of a Single Variable 87

      4.3 Calculus of Variations 88

      4.4 Variation Operator 91

      4.5 Functional with Higher-Order Derivatives 93

      4.6 Functional with Several Dependent Variables 95

      4.7 Functional with Several Independent Variables 96

      4.8 Extremization of a Functional with Constraints 98

      4.9 Boundary Conditions 102

      4.10 Variational Methods in Solid Mechanics 106

      4.11 Applications of Hamilton’s Principle 116

      4.12 Recent Contributions 121

      Notes 121

      References 122

      Problems 122

      5 Derivation of Equations: Integral Equation Approach 125

      5.1 Introduction 125

      5.2 Classification of Integral Equations 125

      5.3 Derivation of Integral Equations 127

      5.4 General Formulation of the Eigenvalue Problem 132

      5.6 Recent Contributions 149

      References 150

      Problems 151

      6 Solution Procedure: Eigenvalue and Modal Analysis Approach 153

      6.1 Introduction 153

      6.2 General Problem 153

      6.3 Solution of Homogeneous Equations: Separation-of-Variables Technique 155

      6.4 Sturm–Liouville Problem 156

      6.5 General Eigenvalue Problem 165

      6.6 Solution of Nonhomogeneous Equations 169

      6.7 Forced Response of Viscously Damped Systems 171

      6.8 Recent Contributions 173

      References 174

      Problems 175

      7 Solution Procedure: Integral Transform Methods 177

      7.1 Introduction 177

      7.2 Fourier Transforms 178

      7.3 Free Vibration of a Finite String 184

      7.4 Forced Vibration of a Finite String 186

      7.5 Free Vibration of a Beam 188

      7.6 Laplace Transforms 191

      7.7 Free Vibration of a String of Finite Length 197

      7.8 Free Vibration of a Beam of Finite Length 200

      7.9 Forced Vibration of a Beam of Finite Length 201

      7.10 Recent Contributions 204

      References 205

      Problems 206

      8 Transverse Vibration of Strings 209

      8.1 Introduction 209

      8.2 Equation of Motion 209

      8.3 Initial and Boundary Conditions 213

      8.4 Free Vibration of an Infinite String 215

      8.5 Free Vibration of a String of Finite Length 221

      8.6 Forced Vibration 231

      8.7 Recent Contributions 235

      Note 236

      References 236

      Problems 237

      9 Longitudinal Vibration of Bars 239

      9.1 Introduction 239

      9.2 Equation of Motion Using Simple Theory 239

      9.3 Free Vibration Solution and Natural Frequencies 241

      9.4 Forced Vibration 259

      9.5 Response of a Bar Subjected to

      Longitudinal Support Motion 262

      9.6 Rayleigh Theory 263

      9.7 Bishop’s Theory 265

      9.8 Recent Contributions 272

      References 273

      Problems 273

      10 Torsional Vibration of Shafts 277

      10.1 Introduction 277

      10.2 Elementary Theory: Equation of Motion 277

      10.3 Free Vibration of Uniform Shafts 282

      10.4 Free Vibration Response due to Initial Conditions: Modal Analysis 295

      10.5 Forced Vibration of a Uniform Shaft: Modal Analysis 298

      10.6 Torsional Vibration of Noncircular Shafts: Saint-Venant’s Theory 301

      10.7 Torsional Vibration of Noncircular Shafts, Including Axial Inertia 305

      10.8 Torsional Vibration of Noncircular Shafts: The Timoshenko–Gere Theory 306

      10.9 Torsional Rigidity of Noncircular Shafts 309

      10.10 Prandtl’s Membrane Analogy 314

      10.11 Recent Contributions 319

      References 320

      Problems 321

      11 Transverse Vibration of Beams 323

      11.1 Introduction 323

      11.2 Equation of Motion: The Euler–Bernoulli Theory 323

      11.3 Free Vibration Equations 331

      11.4 Free Vibration Solution 331

      11.5 Frequencies and Mode Shapes of Uniform Beams 332

      11.6 Orthogonality of Normal Modes 345

      11.7 Free Vibration Response due to Initial Conditions 347

      11.8 Forced Vibration 350

      11.9 Response of Beams under Moving Loads 356

      11.10 Transverse Vibration of Beams Subjected to Axial Force 358

      11.11 Vibration of a Rotating Beam 363

      11.12 Natural Frequencies of Continuous Beams on Many Supports 365

      11.13 Beam on an Elastic Foundation 370

      11.14 Rayleigh’s Theory 375

      11.15 Timoshenko’s Theory 377

      11.16 Coupled Bending–Torsional Vibration of Beams 386

      11.17 Transform Methods: Free Vibration of an Infinite Beam 391

      11.18 Recent Contributions 393

      References 395

      Problems 396

      12 Vibration of Circular Rings and Curved Beams 399

      12.1 Introduction 399

      12.2 Equations of Motion of a Circular Ring 399

      12.3 In-Plane Flexural Vibrations of Rings 404

      12.4 Flexural Vibrations at Right Angles to the Plane of a Ring 408

      12.5 Torsional Vibrations 413

      12.6 Extensional Vibrations 413

      12.7 Vibration of a Curved Beam with Variable Curvature 414

      12.8 Recent Contributions 423

      References 424

      Problems 425

      13 Vibration of Membranes 427

      13.1 Introduction 427

      13.2 Equation of Motion 427

      13.3 Wave Solution 432

      13.4 Free Vibration of Rectangular Membranes 433

      13.5 Forced Vibration of Rectangular Membranes 444

      13.6 Free Vibration of Circular Membranes 450

      13.7 Forced Vibration of Circular Membranes 454

      13.8 Membranes with Irregular Shapes 459

      13.9 Partial Circular Membranes 459

      13.10 Recent Contributions 460

      Notes 461

      References 462

      Problems 463

      14 Transverse Vibration of Plates 465

      14.1 Introduction 465

      14.2 Equation of Motion: Classical Plate Theory 465

      14.3 Boundary Conditions 473

      14.4 Free Vibration of Rectangular Plates 479

      14.5 Forced Vibration of Rectangular Plates 489

      14.6 Circular Plates 493

      14.7 Free Vibration of Circular Plates 498

      14.8 Forced Vibration of Circular Plates 503

      14.9 Effects of Rotary Inertia and Shear Deformation 507

      14.10 Plate on an Elastic Foundation 529

      14.11 Transverse Vibration of Plates Subjected to In-Plane Loads 531

      14.12 Vibration of Plates with Variable Thickness 537

      14.13 Recent Contributions 543

      References 545

      Problems 547

      15 Vibration of Shells 549

      15.1 Introduction and Shell Coordinates 549

      15.2 Strain–Displacement Relations 560

      15.3 Love’s Approximations 564

      15.4 Stress–Strain Relations 570

      15.5 Force and Moment Resultants 571

      15.6 Strain Energy, Kinetic Energy, and Work Done by External Forces 579

      15.7 Equations of Motion from Hamilton’s Principle 582

      15.8 Circular Cylindrical Shells 590

      15.9 Equations of Motion of Conical and Spherical Shells 599

      15.10 Effect of Rotary Inertia and Shear Deformation 600

      15.11 Recent Contributions 611

      Notes 612

      References 612

      Problems 614

      16 Vibration of Composite Structures 617

      16.1 Introduction 617

      16.2 Characterization of a Unidirectional Lamina with Loading Parallel to the Fibers 617

      16.3 Different Types of Material Behavior 619

      16.4 Constitutive Equations or Stress–Strain Relations 620

      16.5 Coordinate Transformations for Stresses and Strains 626

      16.6 Lamina with Fibers Oriented at an Angle 632

      16.7 Composite Lamina in Plane Stress 634

      16.8 Laminated Composite Structures 641

      16.9 Vibration Analysis of Laminated Composite Plates 659

      16.10 Vibration Analysis of Laminated Composte Beams 663

      16.11 Recent Contributions 666

      References 667

      Problems 668

      17 Approximate Analytical Methods 671

      17.1 Introduction 671

      17.2 Rayleigh’s Quotient 672

      17.3 Rayleigh’s Method 674

      17.4 Rayleigh–Ritz Method 685

      17.5 Assumed Modes Method 695

      17.6 Weighted Residual Methods 697

      17.7 Galerkin’s Method 698

      17.8 Collocation Method 704

      17.9 Subdomain Method 709

      17.10 Least Squares Method 711

      17.11 Recent Contributions 718

      References 719

      Problems 721

      18 Numerical Methods: Finite Element Method 725

      18.1 Introduction 725

      18.2 Finite Element Procedure 725

      18.3 Element Matrices of Different Structural Problems 739

      18.4 Dynamic Response Using the Finite Element Method 753

      18.5 Additional and Recent Contributions 760

      Note 763

      References 763

      Problems 765

      A Basic Equations of Elasticity 769

      A.1 Stress 769

      A.2 Strain–Displacement Relations 769

      A.3 Rotations 771

      A.4 Stress–Strain Relations 772

      A.5 Equations of Motion in Terms of Stresses 774

      A.6 Equations of Motion in Terms of Displacements 774

      B Laplace and Fourier Transforms 777

      Index 783

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