Nonlinear Vibration of Laminated Plates Using a Refined Shear Flexible Finite Element

Abstract

A finite element model based on a higher order shear deformation theory is developed to study the large amplitude-free vibration of laminated composite plates. The large deformation is accounted for by using von Karman strain-displacement relations. The higher order theory accounts for the parabolic variation of transverse shear strains through the thickness of the laminate. A C° nine noded isoparametric element with seven degrees of freedom at each node is implemented. The direct iteration method is used to solve the nonlinear equations which are evaluated at the point of reversal of motion. A wide variety of case studies are performed to examine the nonlinear vibration characteristics of laminated plates.

Department(s)

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Keywords and Phrases

Laminated Plate; Nonlinear Vibration; Higher Order Theory; Finite Element Model; Large Amplitude

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

0924-3046

Document Type

Article - Journal

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text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 1994 Taylor & Francis, All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Jan 1994

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