A Novel Method for Changing the Dynamics of Slender Elements Using Sponge Particles Structures

The paper concerns problems related to controlling the dynamic properties of beam-like elements. The parameters of the investigated system can be changed by external factors, resulting in partial changes in the system mass redistribution. It is assumed that it is possible to control the system dynamics by shaping the object frequency structure. The paper introduces the mathematical model of the investigated cantilever beam filled with a Sponge Particle Structure. The continuous model has been simplified to a discrete multi-degree of freedom system. The influence of the system parameters on its behavior is discussed in details. The possible applications of the presented concept are proposed. The spectral vibration analyses were carried out. Theoretical considerations enabled the use of the preliminary semi-active method for controlling the vibration frequencies through a mass redistribution. Experimental studies were carried out to verify the proposed mathematical model.