In this memo the natural frequency of the WAFL5412/WALF6312 antenna mast has been

calculated, with the aid of the Finite Element Analysis.

The calculated natural frequencies are compared with the dominant excitation frequencies. The
purpose of the analysis is to have a margin of 15% between the natural frequency and the
excitation frequencies.

Maximum allowable stresses

Material: Steel
Mass density: 8070 kg/m^3
Youngs modulus (E): 210000 N/mm^2
Poissons ratio: 0.3

Excitation frequencies and safety margins

The excitation frequency was considered to be the blade passing frequency 17.8 Hz.
Analyzed margins of 15% from the excitation were 15.13 - 20.47 Hz.

Model

Figure 1: Model overview

Constraints
The constraints are shown in the Figure 2.

Blue lines show

fixed constraint

Figure 2: Constraints view under deck.

Mesh
In the finite element model the mesh has an average size of 36 mm (Figure 3).

Figure 3: The finite element model

Winel vent cap

Figure 4: Mast drawing

The weight of the Winel vent cap is 6 kg each.

Analysis Results
There are 3 natural frequencies in the range of 15.3 20.47 Hz.

Figure 5: Mode 2, 18.38 Hz