Homework 9 - CEE 511 - F19
Homework 9 - CEE 511 - F19
Homework 9 - CEE 511 - F19
Problem 2 – Consider Problem 4 from the homework (shown again below). Use the same mass and
stiffness matrices as derived in the last homework. Assume M1 = ρAL/2; b = L/3; h = L/4. Assume L=0.5;
ρA=100, and EI =1
(a) Determine the natural frequencies and modes.
(b) Plot the mode shapes. Hint: each mode shape should define u(x) over the entire length of the pole.
(c) Assume the structure is loaded with a static horizontal point load of P=1 at x = L. The force is
suddenly released. Determine the free vibration response of the structure.
(d) Use MATLAB to plot the oscillation (variation in the degrees of freedom corresponding to each
shape function – i.e. u1 and u2). On the x axis indicate the locations of T1=2π/ω1
(e) Arbitrarily pick two time frames of oscillation. Plot the displaced shape of the system at those
points.
h
M1
ρ, A, E, I
Constant L
u(x,t)
1
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Problem 5 – Consider the 3-DOF system with rigid body motion possible (shown below)
(a) Determine the natural frequencies and mode shapes.
(b) Sketch the mode shapes
(c) Comment on the magnitude of each ωi
k 2m k
m m
Note: when using MATLAB – provide your i) source code, ii) output (if any), and ii) the appropriate
plots.