MET 425 Lecture Notes

HW-8A: MODAL ANALYSIS


Mark’s Standard Handbook for Mechanical Engineers, 8th ed. p. 5-75

For a flat circular plate – constrained at the center, “umbrella” mode (zero nodal diameters)

Where:

E = elastic modulus (N/mm2)

r = plate radius (mm)

g = gravity acceleration (mm/s2)

n = Poisson’s ratio

t = plate thickness (mm)