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Cable dynamics - a review
Citation Link: https://doi.org/10.15480/882.300
Publikationstyp
Journal Article
Publikationsdatum
1994-08-01
Sprache
English
Author
Institut
Enthalten in
Volume
4
Issue
3
Start Page
171
End Page
176(6)
Citation
Structural engineering international, Volume 4, Number 3, 1994, pp. 171-176(6)
Publisher DOI
The history of the theory of cable vibrations from the 18th century to the present is reviewed. Basic equations of linear dynamics of an extensible sagging cable are presented. A dynamic stiffness function that can be derived from these equations is given. Limiting transitions lead to other well known results: The static equivalent modulus of elasticity given by Ernst as well as the natural frequencies of motion given by Irvine and Caughey can be inferred from this function. A discussion of dynamic-excitation mechanisms and of dynamic interaction between cables and other structural elements conclude this contribution.
DDC Class
620: Ingenieurwissenschaften