Comparison of numerical and semi-analytical dynamic results for inclined beam under moving load

D. S. Yang, Chien Ming Wang

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Abstract

This paper compares a numerical method and a semi-analytical method for determining the dynamic responses of a simply supported inclined beam under a moving vertical point load. The numerical method uses the finite element method to discretize the beam. The semi-analytical method makes use of the Fourier series for the vibration mode shape of the inclined beam. For the time domain, both methods involve some numerical time integration schemes to capture the dynamic response of the beam. By comparing the results, both methods furnish similar results. However, the numerical method can be easily applied for complicated multiple moving loads whilst the semi-analytical method provides better insightful information on the dynamic response such as the parameters influencing the exciting frequencies.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEASEC16 - Proceedings of the 16th East Asian-Pacific Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction, 2019
EditorsChien Ming Wang, Sritawat Kitipornchai, Vinh Dao
Place of PublicationSingapore Singapore
PublisherSpringer
Pages1075-1085
Number of pages11
ISBN (Electronic)9789811580796
ISBN (Print)9789811580789
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2021
Externally publishedYes
EventStructural Engineering and Construction Conference 2019 - Brisbane, Australia
Duration: 3 Dec 20196 Dec 2019
Conference number: 16th
https://www.springer.com/gp/book/9789811580789 (Proceedings)

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Civil Engineering
PublisherSpringer
Volume101
ISSN (Print)2366-2557
ISSN (Electronic)2366-2565

Conference

ConferenceStructural Engineering and Construction Conference 2019
Abbreviated titleEASEC16
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CityBrisbane
Period3/12/196/12/19
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Keywords

  • Dynamic response
  • Finite element method
  • Fourier series
  • Inclined beam
  • Moving load

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