Modeling of Impact on a Flexible Beam
Modeling of Impact on a Flexible Beam
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1993
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Wei, Q.F.
Krishnaprasad, Perinkulam S.
Dayawansa, Wijesuriya P.
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We consider the problem of modeling dynamical effects of impact of an elastic body on a flexible beam. We derive a nonlinear integral equation by using the Hertz law of impact in conjunction with the beam equation. This equation does not admit a closed form solution. We demonstrate the existence of solutions, derive a reliable numerical method for computing solutions, and compare the numerical results with those obtained by others.