Flexural Horns
Abstract
This paper is divided into three main sections. The
first is a theoretical approach to flexural waves in the defined horns.
Although the major emphasis has been placed on the normal flexural modes
of a specific flexural horn in a so-called free-free situation. the
theoretical analysis has been geared to the general case. This is in
anticipation of future studies which may employ horns of other width
configurations. This section is followed by a description of the
mechanical and electrical system used to excite and analyze the flexural
resonance frequencies and standing wave patterns encountered in the
first few normal modes. Finally, a summary of results and their significance
is submitted along with some recommendations for future investigation
in this area.