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DOI Prefix: 10.47001/IRJIET
In the
Industry, the Modal Analysis or Natural Frequency Analysis or Eigenvalue
Solution of the Structures is most widely accepted to avoid the resonance of
the Structure (Component / Assembly). Finding the Mode Shapes of the Structure
is also a prime importance. When the Structure is excited with the Frequencies
which are very close to the Natural Frequencies may lead to catastrophic
failure of the structure. Apart from this, many structures are designed to work
under Stress. When performing the Modal Analysis on such Structures, the
Pre-Stressed Effect must be considered, because the Stress State Changes the
Natural Frequency of the Structure. The Response of the Structure without the
Pre-Stress Effect may be very different from the Response of the Structure with
the Pre-Stress Effect. The Differential Stiffness [adding a Stress Stiffness
Matrix – may be due to Linear or Non-Linear] is considered while finding out
the Eigenvalue Solution. Both Free-Free and Pre-Stressed Modal Analysis results
in Natural Frequencies and Mode Shapes but under different conditions. If
Pre-Stressed Modal results differ appreciably from design intent, one must
understand which parameters are causing this change in modal results and must
be optimized accordingly. The Elastic Rail Clip (ERC – MARK-III – T3701) is
studied for the Pre-Stressed Effect and its effect on the Mode Shapes and the
Natural Frequencies. The Frequencies and Mode Shapes of Pre-Stressed Modal
Analysis differ than the Free-Free Modal Analysis due to the effect of
Differential Stiffness comes into the picture when the ERC in situ.
Country : India
IRJIET, Volume 7, Special Issue of ICRTET- 2023 pp. 224-231