A Numerical Method-Based Analysis of the Structural Deformation Behaviour of a Turkish String Instrument (Cura Baglama) under Varying String Tensions

Celik H. K., Gok S., Caglayan N., Rennie A. E. W.

Applied Sciences (Switzerland), cilt.13, sa.17, 2023 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 13 Sayı: 17
  • Basım Tarihi: 2023
  • Doi Numarası: 10.3390/app13179682
  • Dergi Adı: Applied Sciences (Switzerland)
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Aerospace Database, Agricultural & Environmental Science Database, Applied Science & Technology Source, Communication Abstracts, INSPEC, Metadex, Directory of Open Access Journals, Civil Engineering Abstracts
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: cura baglama, finite element analysis, instrument making, string instrument, structural deformation
  • Akdeniz Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

This study focuses on the structural design analysis of a cura baglama, a traditional Turkish string instrument that does not have in place a regulated set of manufacturing standards to follow. The aim therefore is to introduce a structural deformation analysis for a sample cura baglama in three different string tensions via a numerical method-based engineering analysis technique. The three-dimensional solid model of a sample cura baglama was created using a 3D scanner and parametric 3D solid modelling software. Based on experimental frequency analysis, structural deformation analyses of the instrument were conducted using finite element method-based engineering simulation techniques. The simulation results revealed useful visual and numerical outputs related to the deformation behaviour of the instrument under pre-defined boundary conditions. A maximum deformation of 0.223 mm on the soundboard (at the D3 tune) and a maximum equivalent stress of 18.325 MPa on the bridge (at the D3 tune) were calculated. The outputs of this research contribute to further research into the usage of numerical method-based deformation simulation studies related to the standardisation, development, and preservation of such traditional string instruments.