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Natural Frequency Calculation for Beams

The document outlines a tutorial for estimating the first natural frequency of a simply supported beam using a specific formula. It includes steps for measuring beam properties, calculating the moment of inertia, and substituting values into the frequency formula, with an example provided for an aluminum beam. The key takeaway is that frequency increases with stiffness and thickness, while it decreases with mass density.

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Natural Frequency Calculation for Beams

The document outlines a tutorial for estimating the first natural frequency of a simply supported beam using a specific formula. It includes steps for measuring beam properties, calculating the moment of inertia, and substituting values into the frequency formula, with an example provided for an aluminum beam. The key takeaway is that frequency increases with stiffness and thickness, while it decreases with mass density.

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Tutorial 2: Determining Natural Frequency of a Beam

Objective: Estimate the first natural frequency of a simply supported beam.

Theory:
[
f_n = \frac{1}{2\pi} \sqrt{\frac{k_{eq}}{m_{eq}}}
]
For a simply supported uniform beam:
[
f_1 = \frac{1.875^2}{2\pi L^2} \sqrt{\frac{EI}{\rho A}}
]

Steps:

1. Measure beam geometry and material properties.

2. Compute (I = \frac{bh^3}{12}).

3. Substitute into the frequency formula.

Example:
A 1 m aluminum beam, (E=70 \text{GPa}), (ρ=2700 \text{kg/m}^3), (b=30 \text{mm}),
(h=10 \text{mm}) → (f_1 ≈ 170 \text{Hz}).

Takeaway:
Frequency increases with sti ness (E) and thickness, and decreases with mass density
(ρ).

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