Research Article

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

Table 4

DFE fundamental frequencies (Hz) for pinned-clamped (P-C) boundary condition.

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

011.20911.20911.05111.18311.040
0.6211.40811.40811.25411.32111.242
1.2311.60411.60411.45111.57411.441
1.8511.79611.79611.64611.72411.636