Stability analysis with lumped mass and friction effects in elastically supported pipes conveying fluid

Abstract This paper presents an accurate finite element procedure for the stability analysis of elastically supported pipes conveying fluid. With consideration of effects of lumped masses, fluid pressure and friction, the equations of motion are derived based on Hamilton's principle for the mass transport system. The kinematics of the pipe is based on Timoshenko beam theory for which the transverse shear deformation and rotary inertia of the pipe are included. The material behaviour of the pipe is described by the Kelvin viscoelastic model. The dynamic stability behaviours obtained by the present work are more conservative as compared with those evaluated by conventional Euler-Bernoulli beam theory. Also, it is found that the lumped masses, fluid pressure and friction will destabilize the system while the elastic support may have either a stabilizing or destabilizing effect depending on its stiffness and location. To demonstrate the validity and accuracy of the technique developed, several numerical examples are illustrated.

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