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Structural Engineering and Mechanics
  Volume 44, Number 3, November10 2012 , pages 305-323
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12989/sem.2012.44.3.305
 


Vibration and stability of axially loaded cracked beams
Murat Kisa

 
Abstract
    Structural defects such as cracks are the source of local flexibilities and cause deficiencies in structural resistance. In the engineering constructions, structural elements sometimes are subjected to axial loading. Therefore, besides crack ratios and locations, influence of applied load on the stability and dynamical characteristics should also be explored. This study offers a numerical technique for the vibration and stability analysis of axially loaded cracked beams. The model merges finite element and component mode synthesis methods. Initially, stability analysis is completed and then dynamical characteristics of beams are found. Very good conformities between outcomes of the current study and those in literature, give the confidence that proposed method is reliable and effective.
 
Key Words
    finite element analysis; damage; failure assessment; stability; axial load
 
Address
Murat Kisa: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Harran University, Sanliurfa, Turkey
 

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