Sep 07, 2016 · The resonant frequency of the piezoelectric element is directly proportional to stiffness constant. 17 If the temperature of the piezoelectric element increases, its stiffness decreases, and so the resonant frequency decreases. For PZT 4, the change in resonant frequency for the given temperature range is 1.49 kHz. the tip of the beam to measure its vibration. The accelerometer output is measured with an oscilloscope and/or a frequency analyzer. Procedure: 1) Determine the resonance frequency of the three beams (undamped, free layer damping, and constrained layer damping) using the impact hammer. Plot the frequency response of the beams.