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Simple models for rope substructure mechanics: application to electro-mechanical lifts

Herrera, I. and Kaczmarczyk, S. (2016) Simple models for rope substructure mechanics: application to electro-mechanical lifts. Journal of Physics: Conference Series. 721(012008), pp. 1-8. 1742-6596.

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Abstract: Mechanical systems modelled as rigid mass elements connected by tensioned slender structural members such as ropes and cables represent quite common substructures used in lift engineering and hoisting applications. Special interest is devoted by engineers and researchers to the vibratory response of such systems for optimum performance and durability. This paper presents simplified models that can be employed to determine the natural frequencies of systems having substructures of two rigid masses constrained by tensioned rope/cable elements. The exact solution for free un-damped longitudinal displacement response is discussed in the context of simple two-degree-of-freedom models. The results are compared and the influence of characteristics parameters such as the ratio of the average mass of the two rigid masses with respect to the rope mass and the deviation ratio of the two rigid masses with respect to the average mass is analyzed. This analysis gives criteria for the application of such simplified models in complex elevator and hoisting system configurations.
Additional Information: Paper presented at 5th Symposium on the Mechanics of Slender Structures (MoSS2015) held 21-22 September 2015 at Northampton
Subjects: T Technology > TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery > TJ1370 Elevators
T Technology > TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery > TJ170 Mechanics applied to machinery. Dynamics
Creators: Herrera, Ignacio and Kaczmarczyk, Stefan
Publisher: IOP Science
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes: University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Faculty of Arts, Science & Technology
Date: 2 June 2016
Date Type: Publication
Page Range: pp. 1-8
Journal or Publication Title: Journal of Physics: Conference Series
Volume: 721
Number: 012008
Language: English
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/721/1/012008
ISSN: 1742-6596
Status: Published / Disseminated
Refereed: Yes
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URI: http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/9104

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