I've been doing some reading up on how best to automate natural frequency calculations for cantilevers of arbitrary and non-uniform cross-section. After reading "Structural Dynamics" by Mario Paz as well as an old British Standard for chimneys, it seems that the Rayleigh method might be what I...
Hi guys, long time lurker and a first time poster.
I'm writing some analysis software for Australian codes for steel monopoles. The software splits each pole segment into 10 smaller pieces with their own specific diameters and properties. Design shears and moments are calculated using the...
