Vibration of Linked Segmented Structures
Abstract
In the previous chapters, we studied the vibrations of continuous elastic structural members. Here, we consider structures consisting of discrete identical rigid segments connected end to end by frictionless hinges with elastic rotational springs. Applications include robot arms, collapsible space structures, tank treads, and steel frames with semi-rigid joints. When the number of links N tends to infinity, these linked segmented structures tend to their continuous structure counterparts. In actual applications and due to restrictions of exact solutions, N is usually finite and small.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Vibration and Dynamic Analysis
Dynamics and Control of Mechanical Systems
Aeroelasticity and Vibration Control
Publication details
- Journal / source
- CRC Press eBooks
- Pages
- 293–320
- Publication date
- 9 January 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter