Published: 31 March 2012

Analytical approximation of nonlinear frequency of cantilever beam vibrations

Hamid M. Sedighi1
Arash Reza2
Jamal Zare3
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Abstract

This research presents the application of modern analytical approaches for the nonlinear vibrations of cantilever beams. These methods are Homotopy Analysis Method, Parameter Expansion Method and Bubnov-Galerkin Weighted Residual Method. Powerful analytical methods are used to obtain frequency-amplitude relationship of dynamic behavior of the mentioned system. It is demonstrated that one term in series expansions of all methods are sufficient to obtain a highly accurate solution. Finally, a comparison with numerical methods is provided in order to confirm the soundness of the obtained results.

About this article

Received
30 December 2011
Accepted
14 February 2012
Published
31 March 2012
Keywords
homotopy analysis method
He’s parameter expanding method
Bubnov-Galerkin method
nonlinear vibration of beam