Vibrations of Damaged Functionally Graded Cantilever Beams

Author

Larry W. Byrd
Victor Birman, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFollow

Abstract

The paper discusses closed-form solutions of the problems of free and forced vibrations of a functionally graded cantilever FGM beam with and without damage. The mode of damage considered in the paper is represented by cracks that are perpendicular to the axis of the beam. Notably, such mode of damage was observed in experiments on representative FGM beams. Forced vibrations considered in the paper were generated by a kinematic excitation of the clamped end of the beam.

Recommended Citation

L. W. Byrd and V. Birman, "Vibrations of Damaged Functionally Graded Cantilever Beams," Multiscale and Functionally Graded Materials 2006, American Institute of Physics (AIP), Feb 2008.

Department(s)

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Keywords and Phrases

Cracks; Functionally Graded Materials; Mechanical Testing; Shear Deformation; Vibrations

Document Type

Article - Conference proceedings

Document Version

Citation

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 2008 American Institute of Physics (AIP), All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Feb 2008