Dynamic Analysis of the Rotating Composite Thin-Walled Cantilever Beams with Shear Deformation

Abstract

This paper presents a theoretical study of the dynamic characteristics of rotating composite cantilever beams. Considering shear deformation and cross section warping, the equations of motion of the rotating cantilever beams are derived using Hamilton’s principle. The Galerkin’s method is used in order to analysis the free vibration behaviors of the model. Comparison of the theoretical solutions has been made with the results obtained from the finite element method, which prove the validity of the model presented in this paper. Natural frequencies are obtained for circular tubular composite beams. The effects of fiber orientation, rotating speed and structure parameters on modal frequencies are investigated.