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)
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Where:
E = elastic modulus (N/mm2)
r = plate radius (mm)
g = gravity acceleration (mm/s2)
n = Poisson’s ratio
t = plate thickness (mm)