Three-dimensional vibratory characteristics of solid cylinders and some remarks on simplified beam theories (Q675656)

A set of linear three-dimensional frequency equations that describes the vibratory characteristics of elastic solid cylinders with different end supports is derived. Starting from the linear, small-strain, three-dimensional elasticity theory, integral expressions for strain and kinetic energies are derived. The three-dimensional mode shapes are expressed in terms of sets of one- and two-dimensional orthogonal polynomial functions which approximate the longitudinal and lateral surface variations of solid cylinders. From the resulting displacement-based energy expressions, the three-dimensional energy functional is minimized to yield the linear eigenvalue equation. Frequency solutions for elastic solid cylinders of different lengths and with different end support conditions are determined. The accuracy of solutions is validated through convergence tests and comparisons with existing three-dimensional analytical solutions and empirical data.