Computerized symbolic solution for a nonconservative system in which instability occurs by flutter in one range of a parameter and by divergence in another (Q1085676)

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Computerized symbolic solution for a nonconservative system in which instability occurs by flutter in one range of a parameter and by divergence in another
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    Computerized symbolic solution for a nonconservative system in which instability occurs by flutter in one range of a parameter and by divergence in another (English)
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    1987
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    The instability of a uniform column which is simply supported at one end, resting on a support at some intermediate location q, and has the other end subjected to a follower force is studied. The problem is solved by the Galerkin method in conjunction with computerized symbolic algebra. It is shown that there exists a location for the intermediate support at \(q=q^*\) so that the structure loses its stability by flutter for \(q<q^*\), and by divergence for \(q>q^*\). At \(q=q^*\) the critical load undergoes a jump, implying the transition of the instability mode from flutter to divergence. Moreover, the location \(q=q^*_+\) is an optimal location in the sense that the critical load assumes a maximum.
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    instability
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    uniform column
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    simply supported at one end
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    resting on a support at some intermediate location
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    other end subjected to a follower force
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    Galerkin method
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    computerized symbolic algebra
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    critical load
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    jump
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    transition of the instability mode from flutter to divergence
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