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Im trying to model a rotating uniform beam for 12 rotational speeds in Abaqus using c3d20 elements. As expected, "step 1 to step 5" the frequencies increase as the rotational speed is increased. However, for some strange reason, the frequencies stop varying from the fifth speed. I do get warning messages when running the input file but i cant intepret them well since Im new to Abaqus.

I believe the problem is elementary but i cant figure it out. Can anyone review or run the attached input file to let me know what I  am not doing or what exactly is wrong.

Many thanks.

 Hi Everybody, Im new to iMechanica. I must admit If I knew of it earlier it could have changed so many things in my life :). Im really glad to be here now. For a start I would like to ask if anyone has any links /sources to this book. I simply cant find it. Ive checked Amazon etc etc. Please help me find this book

"HELICOPTERS: CALCULATION AND DESIGN. VIBRATIONS AND DYNAMIC STABILITY "(Mil, M. L. ; Nekrasov, A. V. ; Braveman, A. S. ; Grodko, L. N. ; Leikand, M.) 1968.

Rgds.

Dominic.