The aim of this study is to model and investigate the nonlinear transversal vibration of a carbon nanotube carrying an intermediate mass along the structure considering the nonlocal and non-classical theories. Due to the application of the proposed system in sensors, actuators, mass detection units among others, the analysis of forced vibration of such systems is of an important task being considered here. The governing equation of motion is developed by combining the Euler-Bernoulli beam theory and the Eringen non-local theory. The Galerkin approach is employed to obtain the governing differential equation of the system and the transient beam response for the clamped-hinged boundary condition. A strong perturbation method is utilized to solve the equation obtained and the system responses subjected to a harmonic excitation is examined. The steady-state motion is studied and the frequency response in an analytical form is obtained. Finally, results are evaluated for some numerical parameter values and their effect on the frequency responses are presented and fully discussed.

Volume Subject Area:
27th Conference on Mechanical Vibration and Noise
Topics:
Carbon nanotubes, Vibration analysis, Frequency response, Vibration, Actuators, Boundary-value problems, Differential equations, Equations of motion, Euler-Bernoulli beam theory, Excitation, Sensors, Steady state, Transients (Dynamics)
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