Interactive Bending Behavior of Sandwich Beams

1990 ◽  
Vol 57 (1) ◽  
pp. 189-196 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. W. Hunt ◽  
L. S. da Silva
Keyword(s):  
Sandwich Beam ◽  
Degree Of Freedom ◽  
Sandwich Beams ◽  
Loading Conditions ◽  
Nonlinear Load ◽  
Bending Behavior ◽  
Uniformly Distributed Loads

A multi-degree-of-freedom nonlinear Rayleigh-Ritz formulation for a sandwich beam is developed and is used to demonstrate the possible sudden destabilizing effects associated with wrinkling on the compressive face. Through-core stretching and core shearing effects are included. Nonlinear load-deflection curves, for various loading conditions including point loads and uniformly distributed loads, are presented.

Analysis of Interface Deformation of Steel-Concrete-Steel Sandwich Beam

2012 ◽  
Vol 525-526 ◽  
pp. 357-360
Author(s):  
Pei Xiu Xia ◽  
Guang Ping Zou ◽  
Zhong Liang Chang
Keyword(s):  
Sandwich Beam ◽  
Analytical Models ◽  
Sandwich Beams ◽  
Interface Deformation ◽  
Simply Supported ◽  
Interface Slip ◽  
Steel Panels ◽  
Uniformly Distributed Loads ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

The effect of the interface slip is neglected in most studies on calculating deflection of sandwich beams. By taking a simply supported sandwich beams under uniformly distributed loads as an example, simplified analytical models of the interface slip are established, and corresponding clculation formulas of interface slip between steel panels and concrete and section curvatures are derived. The formula for deflection of sandwich beams are then presented. This formula reflects the relationship of influence each other between the interface slip and deflection.

Flexural Vibration of Segmented Elastic-Viscoelastic Sandwich Beams

1975 ◽  
Vol 42 (4) ◽  
pp. 897-900
Author(s):  
B. E. Sandman
Keyword(s):  
Steady State ◽  
Numerical Study ◽  
Sandwich Beam ◽  
Flexural Vibration ◽  
Middle Layer ◽  
Resonant Mode ◽  
Sandwich Beams ◽  
Simply Supported ◽  
Viscoelastic Core ◽  
Longitudinal Nonuniformity

A pair of governing differential equations form the basis for the study of steady-state forced vibration of a sandwich beam with longitudinal nonuniformity in the stiffness and mass of the middle layer. The spatial solution for simply supported boundary conditions is obtained by a Fourier analysis of both material and kinematic variations. The solution is utilized in the numerical study of a sandwich beam with a segmented configuration of elastic and viscoelastic core materials. The results exemplify a tuned configuration of core segments for optimum damping of the first resonant mode.

Bending Behavior of Simply-Supported Sandwich Beams Subjected to Large Deflection

2018 ◽  
Vol 777 ◽  
pp. 569-574
Author(s):  
Zhong You Xie
Keyword(s):  
Energy Absorption ◽  
Large Deflection ◽  
Absorption Efficiency ◽  
Sandwich Beams ◽  
Element Simulation ◽  
Energy Absorption Efficiency ◽  
Load Carrying ◽  
Absorption Performance ◽  
Bending Behavior ◽  
The Moment

Due to thin skins and soft core, it is apt to local indentation inducing the concurrence of geometrical and material nonlinearity in sandwich structures. In the paper, finite element simulation is used to investigate the bending behavior of lightweight sandwich beams under large deflection. A modified formulation for the moment at mid-span section of sandwich beams under large deflection is presented, and energy absorption performance is assessed based on energy absorption efficiency. In addition, it is found that no local indentation arises initially, while later that increases gradually with loading displacement increasing. The height of the mid-span section as well as load-carrying capacity decreases significantly with local indentation depth increasing.

Analytical and numerical investigation of the free vibration of functionally graded materials sandwich beams

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (110) ◽  
pp. 72-85
Author(s):  
S.H. Bakhy ◽  
M. Al-Waily ◽  
M.A. Al-Shammari
Keyword(s):  
Analytical Solution ◽  
Free Vibration ◽  
Functionally Graded Materials ◽  
Sandwich Beam ◽  
Beam Theory ◽  
Functionally Graded ◽  
Gradient Index ◽  
Sandwich Beams ◽  
Graded Materials ◽  
The Impact

Purpose: In this study, the free vibration analysis of functionally graded materials (FGMs) sandwich beams having different core metals and thicknesses is considered. The variation of material through the thickness of functionally graded beams follows the power-law distribution. The displacement field is based on the classical beam theory. The wide applications of functionally graded materials (FGMs) sandwich structures in automotive, marine construction, transportation, and aerospace industries have attracted much attention, because of its excellent bending rigidity, low specific weight, and distinguished vibration characteristics. Design/methodology/approach: A mathematical formulation for a sandwich beam comprised of FG core with two layers of ceramic and metal, while the face sheets are made of homogenous material has been derived based on the Euler–Bernoulli beam theory. Findings: The main objective of this work is to obtain the natural frequencies of the FG sandwich beam considering different parameters. Research limitations/implications: The important parameters are the gradient index, slenderness ratio, core metal type, and end support conditions. The finite element analysis (FEA), combined with commercial Ansys software 2021 R1, is used to verify the accuracy of the obtained analytical solution results. Practical implications: It was found that the natural frequency parameters, the mode shapes, and the dynamic response are considerably affected by the index of volume fraction, the ratio as well as face FGM core constituents. Finally, the beam thickness was dividing into frequent numbers of layers to examine the impact of many layers' effect on the obtained results. Originality/value: It is concluded, that the increase in the number of layers prompts an increment within the frequency parameter results' accuracy for the selected models. Numerical results are compared to those obtained from the analytical solution. It is found that the dimensionless fundamental frequency decreases as the material gradient index increases, and there is a good agreement between two solutions with a maximum error percentage of no more than 5%.

Design and Characterization of Small-Scale Sandwich Beams Fabricated by Photolithography and Electrodeposition

2000 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuki Sugimura
Keyword(s):  
Aspect Ratio ◽  
High Aspect Ratio ◽  
Sandwich Beam ◽  
Beam Theory ◽  
Shear Stiffness ◽  
Open Architecture ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Sandwich Beams ◽  
The Face ◽  
Micrometer Size

Abstract Small-scale sandwich beams with core structures having cell diameters and wall widths on the order of 500 μm and 100 μm, respectively, have been produced through fabrication methods that combine photolithography and electrodeposition. Two core configurations have been examined: 1) regular hexagonal honeycomb and 2) high-aspect ratio hexagonal shells having an open architecture. The bending response of the sandwich beams has been examined and compared with the beam theory predictions. Shear stiffness of the honeycomb core was considerably high and therefore the bending behavior was dominated by the face sheets. The bending of the sandwich specimens with the hexagonal shells, on the other hand, was largely dependent on the core. The sandwich beam dimensions investigated in this study have not been optimized for weight minimization and structural efficiency. Further advances in fabrication methods to produce micrometer-size features and high-aspect ratio cores will enable realization of structurally efficient, lightweight sandwich beams and panels that can be used as multifunctional components in small-scale devices.

Delamination Suppression in Sandwich Beams Using Translaminar Reinforcements

1999 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brian T. Wallace ◽  
Bhavani V. Sankar ◽  
Peter G. Ifju
Keyword(s):  
Axial Compression ◽  
Sandwich Beam ◽  
Sandwich Beams ◽  
Thickness Direction ◽  
Compression Tests ◽  
Honeycomb Core ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Buckling Loads ◽  
Buckling Behavior ◽  
Post Buckling

Abstract The present study is concerned with translaminar reinforcement in a sandwich beam for preventing buckling of a delaminated face-sheet under axial compression. Graphite/epoxy pins are used as reinforcement in the thickness direction of sandwich beams consisting of graphite/epoxy face-sheets and a Aramid honeycomb core. Compression tests are performed to understand the effects of the diameter of the reinforcing pins and reinforcement spacing on the ultimate compressive strength of the delaminated beams. A finite element analysis is performed to understand the effects of translaminar reinforcement on the critical buckling loads and post-buckling behavior of the sandwich beam under axial compression.

scholarly journals The Vibration Response of Composite Sandwich Beam with Delamination

2007 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 096369350701600 ◽  
Author(s):  
Buket Okutan Baba ◽  
Ronald F. Gibson
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Natural Frequencies ◽  
Sandwich Beam ◽  
Laminated Composite ◽  
Sandwich Beams ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Composite Sandwich ◽  
Dimensional Finite Element ◽  
Vibration Tests ◽  
Non Destructive

The aim of this study is to report the effect of delamination on the vibration characteristics of composite sandwich beams. The natural frequencies and corresponding vibration modes of a free-free sandwich beam with delamination of various sizes and locations are predicted using a two-dimensional finite element analysis (FEA). The presence of delamination affects the stiffness of the delaminated beam and results in differences on the natural frequencies of the beam. Assessment of the differences light the way for the existence, size and location of the delaminated region and can be used for a non-destructive evaluation of the damage characteristics of the delaminated beams. Vibration tests are conducted on fully bonded sandwich beams with carbon/epoxy laminated composite faces and foam core to verify the finite element results. Agreement between predictions of the model and experimental observations is good.

The effect of interface debonding on flexural behaviour of composite sandwich beams

2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 1132-1156 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohsen Mansourinik ◽  
Fathollah Taheri-Behrooz
Keyword(s):  
Cohesive Zone Model ◽  
Sandwich Beam ◽  
Interface Debonding ◽  
Zone Model ◽  
Nonlinear Behaviour ◽  
Loading Capacity ◽  
Sandwich Beams ◽  
Failure Initiation ◽  
The Core ◽  
Composite Skins

In the current article, the behaviour of sandwich beams with and without initial core–skin debonding is studied under flexural loads through numerical and experimental procedures. Sandwich beams with three different lengths of 100, 180 and 280 mm and two types of composite skin layups of [0/90]2 and [45/–45]2 are fabricated. An initial artificial debonding is created between core and face sheets during manufacturing the flawed sandwich beams. Numerical simulations and experiments of the short- and medium-sized intact beams revealed that the dominant failure mode is foam yielding and crushing. Thus, the composite skins layup sequence has almost no effect on the failure initiation and growth of those beams. However, in the long-sized sandwich beams, the layup sequence changed the load–displacement response of the beams. Moreover, ignoring the nonlinear behaviour of the composite skins caused a remarkable deviation from the experiment. It is shown that sandwich beams with initial debonding placed in tension side had a negligible effect on the loading capacity of the beams, while those on the compression side had remarkable effects. For instance, the ultimate load of the long-sized beam decreased by 56% compared to the intact sandwich beam. Similarly, in the medium-sized beam, the core–skin debonding in the compressive side caused near 20% reduction in the loading capacity compared to the corresponding intact beam. The cohesive zone model and the extended finite element method were utilized successfully to capture crack initiation and propagation between the core–skin interfaces as well as inside the foam core. Acceptable agreement was observed between the experiment and numerical results.

Non-Linear Stress-Strain Effects in the Flexural Wrinkling of Carbon Fibre Honeycomb Sandwich Beams

1982 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.K. Ditcher ◽  
J.P.H. Webber
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Fibre ◽  
Sandwich Beam ◽  
Sandwich Beams ◽  
Stress Strain ◽  
Tangent Moduli ◽  
Honeycomb Sandwich ◽  
Non Linear ◽  
Theoretical Predictions ◽  
Failure Loads ◽  
Carbon Fibre Reinforced Plastic

SummaryA theoretical analysis of the flexural wrinkling of a honeycomb sandwich beam with laminated faces having non-linear stress-strain behaviour is presented. Appropriate tangent moduli are used in the constitutive equations for the compression face and a double iteration technique is used to calculate wrinkling loads. Numerical results are given for sandwich beams with unidirectional and cross-ply carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) faces. Experimental failure loads of sandwich beams are compared with theoretical predictions, and, in general, the agreement between the two is good.

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