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Vibration Analysis of Multilayer Stepped Cross-Sectional Carbon Nanotubes
by
Yunus Onur Yildiz
Yunus Onur Yildiz 1
,
Murat Sen
Murat Sen 2,*
,
Osman Yigid
Osman Yigid 3
,
Mesut Huseyinoglu
Mesut Huseyinoglu 4 and
Sertac Emre Kara
Sertac Emre Kara 2
1
Department of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering Maritime Faculty, Bursa Technical University, 16310 Bursa, Türkiye
2
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Firat University, 23119 Elazig, Türkiye
3
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Bitlis Eren University; 13100 Bitlis, Türkiye
4
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Dicle University, 21280 Diyarbakir, Türkiye
*
Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Nanomaterials 2025, 15(20), 1550; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano15201550 (registering DOI)
Submission received: 18 September 2025
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Accepted: 9 October 2025
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Published: 11 October 2025
Abstract
This study comprehensively investigates the dynamic vibration behavior of multilayer carbon nanotubes with stepped cross-sectional geometries under various boundary conditions, which is crucial for their advanced engineering applications. The methodology integrates classical molecular dynamics simulations to determine the bending stiffness of single-walled and multi-walled atomistic structures, which are subsequently utilized in the Euler–Bernoulli beam theory based on nonlocal elasticity for vibration analysis. The research focuses on elucidating the influence of the μ/L ratio (a key length parameter) and different support conditions on the natural frequencies and mode shapes of these nanostructures. Key findings reveal that the cross-sectional geometry significantly impacts the vibrational characteristics. A consistent trend observed across all examined boundary conditions is a decrease in natural frequencies as the μ/L ratio increases, indicating that increased free length or reduced fixed length leads to lower stiffness and, consequently, reduced natural frequencies. The study presents Frequency Response Functions (FRFs) and the first four mode shapes, which visually confirm these dynamic characteristics. Graphical representations further reinforce the sensitivity of natural frequencies to both the μ/L ratio and support conditions. The systematic analysis presented in this work provides vital data for predicting resonance phenomena, optimizing structural stability, and enabling precise control over the vibrational response of these advanced nanomaterials in diverse engineering applications.
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Yildiz, Y.O.; Sen, M.; Yigid, O.; Huseyinoglu, M.; Kara, S.E.
Vibration Analysis of Multilayer Stepped Cross-Sectional Carbon Nanotubes. Nanomaterials 2025, 15, 1550.
https://doi.org/10.3390/nano15201550
AMA Style
Yildiz YO, Sen M, Yigid O, Huseyinoglu M, Kara SE.
Vibration Analysis of Multilayer Stepped Cross-Sectional Carbon Nanotubes. Nanomaterials. 2025; 15(20):1550.
https://doi.org/10.3390/nano15201550
Chicago/Turabian Style
Yildiz, Yunus Onur, Murat Sen, Osman Yigid, Mesut Huseyinoglu, and Sertac Emre Kara.
2025. "Vibration Analysis of Multilayer Stepped Cross-Sectional Carbon Nanotubes" Nanomaterials 15, no. 20: 1550.
https://doi.org/10.3390/nano15201550
APA Style
Yildiz, Y. O., Sen, M., Yigid, O., Huseyinoglu, M., & Kara, S. E.
(2025). Vibration Analysis of Multilayer Stepped Cross-Sectional Carbon Nanotubes. Nanomaterials, 15(20), 1550.
https://doi.org/10.3390/nano15201550
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