Dynamic Model of Elastically Mounted Machinery with Cylindrical Shell

Abstract

Mounting machinery by isolators can reduce vibration transmitted to the base and attenuated environmental noise. In this paper the machine having cylindrical shell such as electric motors is modeled by thin-wall cylindrical shell motion equation. The reaction force exerted by isolator is considered as point force and integrated in the shell equation. The typical vibration excitation of machinery is represented by point and line excitations. The forces transmitted to the base through isolators are then calculated under different excitations. Conclusions with respect to machinery and isolation system design are presented based on numerical results.