Affiliation:
1. Stanford University, Stanford University, Calif.
Abstract
Abstract
The problem relates to the transient vibration of a symmetrical, continuous, simply supported two-span beam which is traversed by a constant force moving with constant velocity. The beam is of slender proportions, flexure alone being considered. Damping is zero, and there is no mass associated with the moving force. Exact theoretical solutions for bending stress have been derived in general form. They consist of three infinite series, each related to one of three time eras as follows: (a) Where force is crossing first span; (b) is crossing second span; (c) has left the beam. Each term of a series is related to a natural mode of vibration. Quantitative theoretical studies show the variation in individual terms of the series, and also in summations of the first five terms, as the traversing velocity is varied. A mechanical model with electrical recording of stress was employed to obtain a more complete quantitative solution than was feasible analytically. The agreement between theory and experiment was reasonably good. Large magnifications of stress (of the order of 2.5) were found in the neighborhood of resonance with the fundamental mode.
Subject
Mechanical Engineering,Mechanics of Materials,Condensed Matter Physics
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