The analysis of nonlinear vibrations of a pipe conveying an ideal fluid

In this study, the non-linear vibrations of fixed–fixed tensioned pipe with vanishing flexural stiffness and conveying fluid with constant velocity are considered. The fractional calculus approach is introduced in the constitutive relationship of viscoelastic material. The pipe is on fixed support and the immovable end conditions result in the extension of the pipe during vibration and hence are introduced further nonlinear terms to the equation of motion. Analytical solutions are obtained by using the method of multiple scales. Nonlinear frequencies versus the amplitude of deflection are calculated. For frequencies close to one times the natural frequency, stability of steady-state solutions is analysed.