Lecture 8 The Polynomial Method (Part 2/3 The eigenvalue problems)

In this lecture, numerical determination of eigenvalues using the polynomial method is discussed. In order to have a better understanding of this method, a problem of curvature of the slender beam subjected to compressive load is considered. First, analytical method to calculate four eigenvalues is discussed. These values serve the basis to evaluate our numerical prediction of eigenvalues. In the next lecture, power method to calculate eigenvalues and eigenvectors will be discussed.