| Abstract: | A finite-length tensioned beam on a damped elastic foundation is acted upon by an infinite series of equally spaced and steadily moving concentrated transverse loads. The deflection response of the beam is obtained by an expansion in terms of the normal modes of vibration. Numerical results are determined for various values of the load-spacing, beam tension, foundation stiffness and damping, and for a range of load-speeds. It is found that the critical velocities for repetitive loading exist at significantly lower speeds than would be expected based upon the well-known critical speed for a single moving load. An interpretation in terms of forced vibration response is given. |
