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Shorer's Deflection Equation

Shorer's deflection equation is used in beam theory to analyze the dynamic response of beams and plates under external forces. The derivation involves force and moment equilibrium, leading to a differential equation that accounts for bending, shear forces, damping, and external loads. The equation can be applied to dynamic systems, relating mass, damping, stiffness, and external forcing in a similar manner as in the beam analysis.

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Shorer's Deflection Equation

Shorer's deflection equation is used in beam theory to analyze the dynamic response of beams and plates under external forces. The derivation involves force and moment equilibrium, leading to a differential equation that accounts for bending, shear forces, damping, and external loads. The equation can be applied to dynamic systems, relating mass, damping, stiffness, and external forcing in a similar manner as in the beam analysis.

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Shorer’s deflection equation typically arises in the context of beam theory and dynamic

systems. It deals with the dynamic response of the mechanical system, such as beam and
plates, under external forces. The derivation of shorer’s equation involves the balance of
forces, moments, and the dynamic behavior of structures subjected to oscillatory or
transient forces. We can drive the equations for the dynamic response of a beam, which
could be akin to the equations found in the vibration analysis.

Derivation of the Beam Equations


Consider a uniform beam of Length Lwith following parameter:
E = Young’s modulus (stiffness of the material)
I = Second moment of area
ρ = Mass density per unit length
A = Cross-sectional area
w (x ,t) = Transverse displacement as a function of position x along the beam and time t

1. Assumption
 The beam expresses small deflection (so that linear approximations hold)
 Bending is the primary mode of deformation
 The beam is slender ( length is much larger than its cross-sectional dimension)

2. Force and Moment Equilibrium:


Bending moment: The internal moment M (x ,t ) at a point x along the beam relates
to the curvature of the beam.
2
( ) ∂ w
M x , t =−EI 2
∂x
2
∂ w
Where: 2 is the curvature of the beam.
∂x

Shear Force: The shear force V (x , t) is related to the bending moment:


∂ M ( x , t) 3
∂ w
V ( x , t )= =−EI 3
∂x ∂x
Dynamic Force: The dynamic force per unit length due to the mass of the beam and
its acceleration is given by:
2
∂ w
F dynamic ( x ,t )= ρA 2
∂t
3. Equilibrium of Forces:
Applying Newton’s second law, the net force on a small element of the beam must
equal the mass time acceleration. The net transfers force F (x , t) acting on a small
element of length dx is the difference in the shear force on the two ends of the
element:
∂ V (x , t) 2
∂ w
F ( x , t )= =ρA 2
∂x ∂t
Substituting the expression for the shear force:

( )
3 2
∂ ∂ w ∂ w
−EI 3
=ρA 2
∂x ∂x ∂t
Simplifying:
3 2
∂ w ∂ w
EI 4
=ρA 2
∂x ∂t

4. Inclusion of Damping and External Force:


To account for damping and external force, additional term can be added:
∂w
Damping: A linear damping force proportional to the velocity Can be included
∂t
with damping coefficient c :
∂w
c
∂t
External forcing: An external forcing term f (x ,t) can be added to represent external
loads acting on the beam:
f (x ,t)

Including these effects, the equation becomes:


4 2
∂ w ∂w ∂ w
EI 4
+c =ρA 2 + f (x ,t )
∂x ∂t ∂t
Shorer’s Differential Equation:
If we were to apply this in a dynamic system context similar to what approach deals
with the mass, damping, stiffness, and external forcing terms in the same way as did
in the beam example.
For mechanical or structural dynamic system
2
d x dx
m 2
+c +kx =F (t )
dt dt

Where:
m is the mass (analogous to ρA )
c is the damping coefficient
k is the stiffness (analogous to EI )
F (t) is an external time-dependent forcing function.

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