Undamped Forced Vibration Analysis of Castellated Steel Beam With Circular, Square and Pentagonal Web Openings

Abstract

This study conducts a comprehensive investigation into the influence of web opening shapes on the forced vibration response of castellated steel beams, particularly emphasizing the temporal aspects of the dynamics. These beams are widely employed in practice due to their enhanced structural efficiency and reduced weight, but the incorporation of web openings may potentially impair their shear and bending strength capacities. Three types of web opening shapes are considered. Finite element methodology is employed using ANSYS. The investigation encompasses the forced vibration behavior of castellated steel beams subjected to varying loads. Additionally, the impact of various parameters, including the beam’s geometry, and boundary conditions, on the dynamic behavior of castellated beams are analyzed. The obtained results demonstrate that the web opening shape has significant influence on the vibration amplitudes and oscillation periods of castellated steel beams.