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Small oscillations of a beam-column with finite electrical conductivity in a constant transverse magnetic field

Abstract

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Small oscillations of a beam-column with finite electrical conductivity in a transverse magnetic field are examined under the assumption that the vibration of the bar causes only a weak perturbation in the electromagnetic-field. The frequency equation is derived for a column and reduced to that for free vibration of a beam by equating the end load to zero. The roots of this equation are obtained approximately and the effect of the magnetic field on the frequencies is noted. In addition, the elastic stability of a conducting column and beam-column are investigated. The effect of the magnetic field on the buckling load is determined. Numerical results are presented which indicate that the effect of the dynamic electromagnetic forces is negligible except at extremely high frequencies of vibration.

Degree

thesis:*
Name thesis:degree_name
M.S.
Level thesis:degree_level
masters
Discipline thesis:degree_discipline
Engineering Mechanics
Department dc:contributor.department
Engineering Mechanics
Grantor dc:publisher
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Year dc:date.issued
1966

Author and committee

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Author dc:creator
  • Peddieson, John

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Statement dc:rights
  • In Copyright
Language dc:language.iso
en

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Handle dc:identifier.uri
http://hdl.handle.net/10919/101386
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oai:vtechworks.lib.vt.edu:10919/101386

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Peddieson, John. Small oscillations of a beam-column with finite electrical conductivity in a constant transverse magnetic field. masters thesis, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, 1966. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/101386