Experimental Technique for Determining Fixed-Base Natural Frequencies of Structures on Single Nonrigid Attachment Points
Abstract
Experimental verification of a technique for determining fixed-base natural frequencies of structures mounted on a single non-rigid support is provided. The feasibility of this technique of frequency determination was explored by measurements on individual double cantilever beams while each was attached to a frame designed to simulate characteristics of shipboard mounting conditions. The beams' fundamental frequencies were distributed throughout the frequency range normally considered in shock design and thus each beam simulated a different lightweight equipment-foundation system. Response was measured at the required locations with high sensitivity (acceleration) transducers and circuitry. Instrumentation normally employed for mechanical mobility measurements proved suitable in these vibration tests after modification to improve frequency stability and resolution. The scope of this experimental work is limited to the one-foundation problem. The two-foundation problem is expected to be the subject of future experimentation.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 31, 1967
- Accession Number
- AD0659473
Entities
People
- G. M. Remmers
- H. C. Mayo
Organizations
- United States Naval Research Laboratory