A comparison of analytical–numerical models for nonlinear vibrations of cylindrical shells

2004 ◽  
Vol 82 (31-32) ◽  
pp. 2647-2658 ◽  
Author(s):  
E.L. Jansen
Keyword(s):  
Nonlinear Vibrations ◽  
Numerical Models ◽  
Cylindrical Shells

A Multi-Mode Approach for the Nonlinear Vibrations of Circular Cylindrical Shells

2001 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesco Pellicano ◽  
Marco Amabili ◽  
Michael P. Païdoussis
Keyword(s):  
Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Nonlinear Vibrations ◽  
Shell Theory ◽  
Cylindrical Shells ◽  
Nonlinear Behavior ◽  
Symbolic Manipulation ◽  
Comparison Functions ◽  
Circular Cylindrical Shells ◽  
Multi Mode

Abstract The nonlinear vibrations of simply supported, circular cylindrical shells, having geometric nonlinearities is analyzed. Donnell’s nonlinear shallow-shell theory is used, and the partial differential equations are spatially discretized by means of the Galerkin procedure, using a large number of degrees of freedom. A symbolic manipulation code is developed for the discretization, allowing an unlimited number of modes. In the displacement expansion particular care is given to the comparison functions in order to reduce as much as possible the dimension of the dynamical system, without losing accuracy. Both driven and companion modes are included, allowing for traveling-wave response of the shell. The fundamental role of the axisymmetric modes, which are included in the expansion, is confirmed and a convergence analysis is performed. The effect of the geometric shell characteristics, radius, length and thickness, on the nonlinear behavior is analyzed.

scholarly journals Experimental Nondestructive Test for Estimation of Buckling Load on Unstiffened Cylindrical Shells Using Vibration Correlation Technique

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kaspars Kalnins ◽  
Mariano A. Arbelo ◽  
Olgerts Ozolins ◽  
Eduards Skukis ◽  
Saullo G. P. Castro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Numerical Models ◽  
Cylindrical Shells ◽  
Laser Scanner ◽  
Experimental Tests ◽  
Buckling Load ◽  
Correlation Technique ◽  
Thin Walled Structures ◽  
Instability Point ◽  
Thin Walled

Nondestructive methods, to calculate the buckling load of imperfection sensitive thin-walled structures, such as large-scale aerospace structures, are one of the most important techniques for the evaluation of new structures and validation of numerical models. The vibration correlation technique (VCT) allows determining the buckling load for several types of structures without reaching the instability point, but this technique is still under development for thin-walled plates and shells. This paper presents and discusses an experimental verification of a novel approach using vibration correlation technique for the prediction of realistic buckling loads of unstiffened cylindrical shells loaded under axial compression. Four different test structures were manufactured and loaded up to buckling: two composite laminated cylindrical shells and two stainless steel cylinders. In order to characterize a relationship with the applied load, the first natural frequency of vibration and mode shape is measured during testing using a 3D laser scanner. The proposed vibration correlation technique allows one to predict the experimental buckling load with a very good approximation without actually reaching the instability point. Additional experimental tests and numerical models are currently under development to further validate the proposed approach for composite and metallic conical structures.

scholarly journals Nonlinear Vibrations of Functionally Graded Cylindrical Shells: Effect of the Geometry

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matteo Strozzi ◽  
Francesco Pellicano ◽  
Antonio Zippo
Keyword(s):  
Differential Equations ◽  
Nonlinear Vibrations ◽  
Cylindrical Shells ◽  
Nonlinear Partial Differential Equations ◽  
Linear Analysis ◽  
Finite Amplitude ◽  
Functionally Graded ◽  
Mode Shapes ◽  
Lagrange Equations ◽  
Displacement Fields

In this paper, the effect of the geometry on the nonlinear vibrations of functionally graded (FGM) cylindrical shells is analyzed. The Sanders-Koiter theory is applied to model the nonlinear dynamics of the system in the case of finite amplitude of vibration. The shell deformation is described in terms of longitudinal, circumferential and radial displacement fields. Simply supported boundary conditions are considered. The displacement fields are expanded by means of a double mixed series based on harmonic functions for the circumferential variable and Chebyshev polynomials for the longitudinal variable. In the linear analysis, after spatial discretization, mass and stiff matrices are computed, natural frequencies and mode shapes of the shell are obtained. In the nonlinear analysis, the three displacement fields are re-expanded by using approximate eigenfunctions obtained by the linear analysis; specific modes are selected. The Lagrange equations reduce nonlinear partial differential equations to a set of ordinary differential equations. Numerical analyses are carried out in order to characterize the nonlinear response of the shell. A convergence analysis is carried out to determine the correct number of the modes to be used. The analysis is focused on determining the nonlinear character of the response as the geometry of the shell varies.

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