\VMMECH101: Natural Frequency of a Submerged Ring
Overview
Reference: Schroeder, EA, Marcus, MS, "Finite Element Solution of Fluid Structure Interaction Problems!
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lAnalysis Type(s): Modal Analysis
Element Type(s): Solid
Test Case
A steel ring is submerged in compressible fluid (water). Determine the lowest natural frequency for x-
y plane bending modes of the fluid-structure system,
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[Material Properties (Geometric Properties
Steel: a=10in
30 in
E = 30x 10° PSI 25 in
v=03
P= 0.0089 slugs per cubic inch (per reference)
Water:
C = 57480 in/sec (speed of sound in water)
P= 0.001156 slugs per cubic inch (per reference)
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Analysis Assumptions and Modeling Notes
The acoustic media (water) is assumed to extend to a radius of 30 inches. An acoustic pressure of zero
on the outer surface of the acoustic media is modeled with a negligible value of 1 x 10° PSI
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