CRACK EFFECT ON THE NATURAL FREQUENCY OF COMPOSITE BEAM: FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS WITH EXPERIMENTAL STUDY
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https://doi.org/10.55766/sujst-2023-06-e01458Keywords:
Transverse Crack, Laminated Beam, Free Vibration, FFT AnalyzerAbstract
Cracks in structural elements can significantly affect their dynamic behaviour and lead to detrimental consequences. This study investigates the influence of cracks on the natural frequency of a laminated beam under free vibration, employing a combination of finite element method (FEM) analysis and experimental work. The numerical computation is done using ABAQUS simulation software by developing a comprehensive FEM model that accurately represents the laminated beam's mechanical behaviour, considering material anisotropy, geometry and crack propagation. The finite element model is validated through experimental tests conducted on both intact and cracked laminated beam specimens. The experimental setup utilizes Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) analyzer high-precision measurement tool to obtain accurate natural frequency values. The parametric study is conducted to analyze the impact of crack location, size, and orientation on the laminated beam's natural frequency. The FEM simulations reveal that the presence of cracks leads to a reduction in natural frequency, indicating a decrease in structural stiffness. The extent of frequency reduction is found to be influenced by crack characteristics and their proximity to critical locations within the beam. The experimental investigations corroborate the FEM findings, highlighting the consistency between numerical predictions and actual measurements.
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