On the Prediction of Damping in Composite and Sandwich Structures

Author

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

Editor(s)

Rajapakse, Y. D. S.

Abstract

The paper outlines two methodologies for the analytical evaluation of the loss factor in composite laminates and in sandwich structures. One of these methods is based on the analysis office vibrations, while the second approach utilizes mechanics of materials. The loss factor can be predicted both for specially orthotropic as well as for generally orthotropic laminae, subjected to axial stresses and/or transverse shear. The results for the loss factor of the laminae are in good agreement with available experimental data. As follows from numerical examples, the loss factor of polymer-matrix composites increases with the lamination angle and experiences relatively small variations at large values of these angles.

Recommended Citation

V. Birman and L. W. Byrd, "On the Prediction of Damping in Composite and Sandwich Structures," American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Applied Mechanics Division, AMD, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Jan 2001.

Meeting Name

American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Applied Mechanics Division, AMD (2001, New York, NY)

Department(s)

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Document Type

Article - Conference proceedings

Document Version

Citation

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 2001 American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Jan 2001