Research Article

Dynamic Finite Element Analysis of Bending-Torsion Coupled Beams Subjected to Combined Axial Load and End Moment

Table 1

DFE fundamental frequencies (Hz) for cantilevered (C-F) boundary condition.

Force (MN)End moment ()
(MN⋅m) (MN⋅m)
DFE
(1 element)
Analytical [23]DFE
(5 elements)
FEM
(5 elements)
FEM
(40 elements)

02.5562.5562.2372.3452.234
0.622.8842.8842.6172.7102.614
1.233.1693.1692.9353.0822.934
1.853.4223.4223.2133.3063.213