Eigen-1

Title
Eigenvalue analysis of a two DOF system

Description
A simple frictionless two DOF system is constructed with two springs and two lumped masses. Find the two natural frequencies and the corresponding mode shapes.

Structural geometry

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MODEL
Analysis Type 2-D eigenvalue analysis (X-Y plane) Unit System in, lbf Dimension Length Mass

20.0 in M 1 = 4.0 lbf sec 2 /in M 2 = 1.0 lbf sec 2 /in Stiffness K = EA/L

Element Truss element Material Modulus of elasticity Section Property Area A = 0.1 in 2 Boundary Condition Node 3 ; Constrain all DOFs Nodes 1 and 2 ; Constrain Dy and Rz (Only Dx allowed) Analysis Case Masses M 1 and M 2 exist at the nodes 1 and 2 in the X direction respectively. Number of eigenvalues to be computed = 2

E = 1.0 105 psi

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Results
Eigenvalue Analysis Results

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Comparison of Results
MIDAS/ Civil 10.83 1.000 0.531 46.18 -0.133 1.000

Result Angular 1(rad/sec) velocity Eigenvalue x1 x2 2nd Mode Angular 2(rad/sec) velocity Eigenvalue x1 x2 1st Mode

Theoretical MSC/NASTRAN 10.83 1.000 0.531 46.18 -0.133 1.000 10.83 1.000 0.531 46.18 -0.133 1.000

NISA II 10.83 1.000 0.531 46.18 -0.133 1.000

References
Donald T. Greenwood, Principles of Dynamics, Englewood Cliff, Prentice-Hall, Inc.,1965 . p.459, EX.9-1. MSC/NASTRAN, Verification Problem Manual, V.64, The MacNeal-Schwendler Corporation, 1986, Problem No.V0301. NISA II, Verification Manual, Version 91.0, Engineering Mechanics Research Corporation,1991.