Vibration Analysis On Typical Missile

Configuration

Internal Guide
Dr. A. Barai
By
Noble Sharma(12951A2161)
K.V. Yashwanth(12951A21A4)
Uma Maheshwar Reddy (1295121F4)

Contents
Abstract
Introduction
Design and Computational Analysis
Fabrication and Experimental analysis
Experimental and Computational Results
Conclusion

Abstract
The main theme of this project is to perform Free Free Vibration analysis on
Typical Missile Configuration. The Geometric model of the missile is developed
in Catia and the Computational Modal analysis is performed on it with Free-Free
Boundary conditions.
The Geometric model is then Fabricated and Experimental Modal analysis is
performed on it with free-free Boundary condition.
The Computational and experimental frequencies are compared and
corresponding mode shapes are identified.

Introduction
The first step in performing a dynamic analysis is determining the natural frequencies
and mode shapes of the structure with damping neglected.
The deformed shape of the structure at a specific natural frequency of vibration is
termed its normal mode of vibration.
Each mode is associated with a specific natural frequency.
It is entirely possible for a structure to have multiple modes at the same frequency.
An example is a beam with a symmetrical cross-section, clamped at one end: The first
two bending mode shapes will be at the same frequency. However, the mode-shape will
be in different planes.

Design and Computational analysis

The typical missile configuration is not a replica of any of the existing model
but a few dimensions are taken from supersonic missile Bramhos, and scaled
down for our design and experimental analysis.
Individual components of the missile are designed in catia workbench and then
they are Assembled to form a complete geometric model of the missile
assembly.
The geometric model is exported to Ansys work bench to perform modal
analysis by using FEM technique.
Important assumption while solving was damping was neglected and no
supports were provided i.e. Free-Free Boundary condition was maintained.

Geometric model of the missile

assembly

FEM model of the Missile assembly

Fabrication and Experimental Setup

The geometric model of the missile configuration is fabricated using
grade 2 aluminum solid rod , pipes and sheet metals.
For the permanent joining of the components we use aluminumER4043 filler rods.
Aluminum alloy 2024 is an aluminum alloy, with copper as the
primary alloying element.
It is used in applications requiring high strength to weight ratio, as
well as good fatigue resistance.

Experimental Setup
Fabricated model is held free- free by
handing it using bungee cords as shown in
figure as side
Impact hammer test Is performed and data
is collected from the three accelerometers
of which two are one - directional and one
is three directional.
The SO analyzer software is used to read
collect and post process the data.
The Frequency response plot is obtained
and various frequencies are obtained.
For the obtained frequencies the Mode
shapes are observed and compared with the
Ansys results.

Computational Results
S. No

Frequency(Hz)

Remarks

Rigid body Translation X axis

8.7311e-003

Rigid body Translation Z axis

1.5396e-002

Rigid body Translation Y axis

5.1687

Rotation about Y-axis

5.7348

Rotation about Z-axis

76.624

Rotation about X-axis

337.16

First elastic Bending

338.67

First elastic Bending

802.89

Wing Body Bending

10

811.63

Wing Body Bending

Experimental Results
S.no

Frequency (Hz)

368.3

368.8

877.0

Comparison of the results

Computational Results
(Hz)

Experimental Results
(Hz)

Remarks

337.16

368.3

First Bending

338.67

368.8

First Bending

811.63

877.0

Combined Wing body

bending

Conclusion
The Computational and Experimental Free-Free vibration
analysis is performed on the Geometric and fabricated
model and Frequencies in the range of (0-800) are
obtained.
Their Corresponding mode shapes are obtained and
compared with each other.

Thank you