APPLICATION OF THE GENERALIZED DIFFERENTIAL QUADRATURE METHOD TO FREE VIBRATION ANALYSIS OF BEAMS

Abstract

In this paper, The Generalized Differential Quadrature is used to solve the problems on free vibration behavior of beams. Results are obtained for various boundary and loading conditions. Computed results are compared with existing exact and numerical solutions evaluated by other methods. An inherent advantage of the approach is its basic simplicity and small computational effort with easy programmability. Numerical examples have shown the efficiency and great potential of this method for the analysis of mechanical systems