scholarly journals Effect of Location of Delamination on Free Vibration of Cross-Ply Conical Shells

2012 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 679-692 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sudip Dey ◽  
Amit Karmakar
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Free Vibration ◽  
Natural Frequencies ◽  
Dynamic Equilibrium ◽  
Twist Angle ◽  
Structural Instability ◽  
Numerical Results ◽  
Mode Shapes ◽  
Iteration Algorithm ◽  
Conical Shells

Location of delamination is a triggering parameter for structural instability of laminated composites. In this paper, a finite element method is employed to determine the effects of location of delamination on free vibration characteristics of graphite-epoxy cross-ply composite pre-twisted shallow conical shells. The generalized dynamic equilibrium equation is derived from Lagrange's equation of motion neglecting Coriolis effect for moderate rotational speeds. The formulation is exercised by using an eight noded isoparametric plate bending element based on Mindlin's theory. Multi-point constraint algorithm is utilized to ensure the compatibility of deformation and equilibrium of resultant forces and moments at the delamination crack front. The standard eigen value problem is solved by applying the QR iteration algorithm. Finite element codes are developed to obtain the numerical results concerning the effects of location of delamination, twist angle and rotational speed on the natural frequencies of cross-ply composite shallow conical shells. The mode shapes are also depicted for a typical laminate configuration. Numerical results obtained from parametric studies of both symmetric and anti-symmetric cross-ply laminates are the first known non-dimensional natural frequencies for the type of analyses carried out here.

Free vibration characteristics of delaminated composite pretwisted stiffened cylindrical shell

2017 ◽  
Vol 232 (4) ◽  
pp. 595-611 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mrutyunjay Rout ◽  
Sasank Shekhara Hota ◽  
Amit Karmakar
Keyword(s):  
Free Vibration ◽  
Dynamic Equilibrium ◽  
Twist Angle ◽  
Cylindrical Shells ◽  
Shell Element ◽  
Vibration Characteristics ◽  
Mode Shapes ◽  
Iteration Algorithm ◽  
Lagrange’S Equation ◽  
Benchmark Solutions

Effects of delamination on free vibration characteristics of laminated stiffened cylindrical shells with pretwist are analyzed by finite element method. The investigation is carried out using an eight-noded quadratic isoparametric shell element, which incorporates the transverse shear deformation and rotary inertia along with a three-noded beam element for the stiffener. The multipoint constraint algorithm has been included to guarantee the compatibility of deformation, equilibrium of resultant forces, and moments at delamination crack tip. The general dynamic equilibrium equation is derived from Lagrange’s equation of motion for moderate rotational speeds for which the Coriolis effect is neglected. The standard eigenvalue problem is solved utilizing QR iteration algorithm. The accuracy of the present formulation is validated with benchmark solutions is available in the literature. The present work concerns about the effects of delamination, fiber orientation, twist angle, stiffener depth-to-shell thickness ratio, and rotational speed on the fundamental frequency of shallow cylindrical shells with stiffener. Representative mode shapes for some typical case of the stiffened shell for different twist angles and rotational speeds are also presented.

Free vibration analysis of pretwisted delaminated composite stiffened shallow shells: A finite element approach

2017 ◽  
Vol 36 (8) ◽  
pp. 619-636 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mrutyunjay Rout ◽  
Tanmoy Bandyopadhyay ◽  
Amit Karmakar
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Free Vibration ◽  
Dynamic Equilibrium ◽  
Twist Angle ◽  
Cylindrical Shells ◽  
Shear Deformation Theory ◽  
Free Vibration Analysis ◽  
Shell Element ◽  
Mode Shapes ◽  
Shallow Shells

This paper presents the effect of stiffeners on the free vibration response of delaminated composite shallow cylindrical shells employing the finite element method. An eight-noded isoparametric shell element based on the first-order shear deformation theory is combined with a three-noded isoparametric curved beam element in the present formulation. The stiffeners follow the nodal lines of the shell wherein the stiffness and mass of the stiffeners are lumped at the corresponding nodal points of the shell elements considering curvature and eccentricity. The generalized dynamic equilibrium equation is derived from Lagrange’s equation of motion, wherein Coriolis effect for moderate rotational speeds is neglected. The multi-point constraint algorithm has been used to model delamination at the desired locations wherein the compatibility of deformation and equilibrium of stress resultants are ensured at the delamination crack front. Numerical results are presented for cantilevered long, intermediate and short cylindrical shells as defined by Aas-Jakobsen’s parameters, and the influence of important parameters like location of delamination, twist angle, rotational speed, number of layers and eccentricity of the stiffeners is studied. The mode shapes for a typical composite un-stiffened and stiffened long cylindrical shell at different rotational speeds and twist angles are also presented.

In-Plane Free Vibration of Uniform Circular Arches Made of Axially Functionally Graded Materials

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (08) ◽  
pp. 1950084 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joon Kyu Lee ◽  
Byoung Koo Lee
Keyword(s):  
Free Vibration ◽  
Young’S Modulus ◽  
Natural Frequencies ◽  
Dynamic Equilibrium ◽  
Young's Modulus ◽  
Mass Density ◽  
Functionally Graded ◽  
Mode Shapes ◽  
Governing Equations ◽  
Direct Integral

This study focused on the in-plane free vibration of uniform circular arches made of axially functionally graded (AFG) materials. Based on the dynamic equilibrium of an arch element, the governing equations for the free vibration of an AFG arch are derived in this study, where arbitrary functions for the Young’s modulus and mass density are acceptable. For the purpose of numerical analysis, quadratic polynomials for the Young’s modulus and mass density are considered. To calculate the natural frequencies and corresponding mode shapes, the governing equations are solved using the direct integral method enhanced by the trial eigenvalue method. For verification purposes, the predicted frequencies are compared to those obtained by the general purpose software ADINA. A parametric study of the end constraint, rotatory inertia, modular ratio, radius parameter, and subtended angle for the natural frequencies is conducted and the corresponding mode shapes are reported.

Free Vibration Characteristics of Sandwich Conical Shells With FGM Face Sheets: A Finite Element Approach

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tripuresh Deb Singha ◽  
Apurba Das ◽  
Gopal Agarwal ◽  
Tanmoy Bandyopadhyay ◽  
Amit Karmakar
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Free Vibration ◽  
Conical Shell ◽  
Vibration Characteristics ◽  
Mode Shapes ◽  
Iteration Algorithm ◽  
Operational Life ◽  
Sandwich Type ◽  
Element Method

Abstract This paper presents an analytical investigation on the free vibration characteristics of symmetric sandwich conical shell with functionally graded material (FGM) face sheets using finite element method. Sandwich-type structures offer higher stiffness to weight ratio with excellent thermal barrier in high temperature application extending the operational life of the component. The sandwich-type conical structure used in the advanced supersonic and hypersonic space vehicles. The material properties of FGM face sheets are considered to be varied in thickness direction as per simple power law distribution in terms of the volume fractions of the FGM constituents. The core layer is considered as homogeneous and made of an isotropic material (Titanium alloy-Ti–6Al–4V). A finite element method is used to reduce the governing equations of vibration problem. The QR iteration algorithm used to solve the standard eigen value problem for determine the natural frequencies. Convergence studies are performed in respect of mesh sizes to substantiate the accuracy of the proposed method. Computer codes developed to obtain the numerical results for the combined effects of twist angle and rotational speed on the free vibration characteristics of symmetric sandwich conical shell with FGM face sheets. A detailed numerical study is carried out to examine the influence of the sandwich plate type, volume fraction index on the free vibration characteristics. The typical mode shapes are also illustrated for different cases.

Free vibration analysis of a rectangular plate carrying multiple various concentrated elements

2003 ◽  
Vol 217 (2) ◽  
pp. 171-183 ◽  
Author(s):  
J-S Wu ◽  
H-M Chou ◽  
D-W Chen
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Free Vibration ◽  
Boundary Conditions ◽  
Rectangular Plate ◽  
Normal Mode ◽  
Vibration Analysis ◽  
Natural Frequencies ◽  
Free Vibration Analysis ◽  
Equation Of Motion ◽  
Mode Shapes

The dynamic characteristic of a uniform rectangular plate with four boundary conditions and carrying three kinds of multiple concentrated element (rigidly attached point masses, linear springs and elastically mounted point masses) was investigated. Firstly, the closed-form solutions for the natural frequencies and the corresponding normal mode shapes of a rectangular ‘bare’ (or ‘unconstrained’) plate (without any attachments) with the specified boundary conditions were determined analytically. Next, by using these natural frequencies and normal mode shapes incorporated with the expansion theory, the equation of motion of the ‘constrained’ plate (carrying the three kinds of multiple concentrated element) were derived. Finally, numerical methods were used to solve this equation of motion to give the natural frequencies and mode shapes of the ‘constrained’ plate. To confirm the reliability of previous free vibration analysis results, a finite element analysis was also conducted. It was found that the results obtained from the above-mentioned two approaches were in good agreement. Compared with the conventional finite element method (FEM), the approach employed in this paper has the advantages of saving computing time and achieving better accuracy, as can be seen from the existing literature.

Free vibration response of carbon nanotube reinforced pretwisted conical shell under thermal environment

2019 ◽  
Vol 234 (3) ◽  
pp. 770-783 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pabitra Maji ◽  
Mrutyunjay Rout ◽  
Amit Karmakar
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Carbon Nanotube ◽  
Free Vibration ◽  
Conical Shell ◽  
Dynamic Equilibrium ◽  
Thermal Environment ◽  
Shear Deformation Theory ◽  
Functionally Graded ◽  
Mode Shapes

Finite element procedure is employed to analyze the free vibration characteristics of rotating functionally graded carbon nanotubes reinforced composite conical shell with pretwist under the thermal environment. In this paper, four types of carbon nanotube grading are considered, wherein the distribution of carbon nanotubes are made through the thickness direction of the conical shell. An eight-noded isoparametric shell element is used in the present formulation to model the panel based on the first-order shear deformation theory. For moderate rotational speeds, the generalized dynamic equilibrium equation is derived from Lagrange’s equation of motion, neglecting the Coriolis effect. The finite element code is developed to investigate the effect of twist angle, temperature, aspect ratio, and rotational speed on natural frequencies. The mode shapes of a carbon nanotube reinforced functionally graded conical shell at different twist angles and rotational speeds are also presented.

Multistage Coupling of Eight Mistuned Bladed Disk on a Solid Shaft: Part 1—Free Vibration Analysis

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Romuald Rzadkowski ◽  
Artur Maurin
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Free Vibration ◽  
Vibration Analysis ◽  
Natural Frequencies ◽  
Free Vibration Analysis ◽  
Free Vibrations ◽  
Rotor Blades ◽  
Mode Shapes ◽  
Bladed Disk ◽  
Centrifugal Stiffening

Considered here was the effect of multistage coupling on the dynamics of a rotor consisting of eight mistuned bladed discs on a solid shaft. Each bladed disc had a different number of rotor blades. Free vibrations were examined using finite element representations of rotating single blades, bladed discs, and the entire rotor. In this study the global rotating mode shapes of eight flexible mistuned bladed discs on shaft assemblies were calculated, taking into account rotational effects such as centrifugal stiffening. The thus obtained natural frequencies of the blade, shaft, bladed disc and entire shaft with discs were carefully examined to discover resonance conditions and coupling effects. This study found that mistuned systems cause far more intensive multistage coupling than tuned ones. The greater the mistuning, the more intense the multistage coupling.

Comparative perspective of various shear deformation theories with experimental verification for modal analysis of hybrid laminates

2015 ◽  
Vol 23 (8) ◽  
pp. 1321-1333 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dhiraj Biswas ◽  
Chaitali Ray
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Free Vibration ◽  
Modal Analysis ◽  
Shear Deformation ◽  
Deformation Theory ◽  
Natural Frequencies ◽  
Shear Deformation Theory ◽  
Mode Shapes ◽  
Glass Fibres ◽  
Hybrid Laminates

The present paper deals with the free vibration modal analysis of hybrid laminates using a finite element model based on the third order shear deformation theory (TSDT) and the first order shear deformation theory (FSDT). A computer code has been developed using MATLAB, 2013. The experimental investigation on the free vibration of hybrid laminates made of carbon and glass fibres has been conducted. The hybrid laminate is prepared by placing carbon fibres in the outermost laminae and glass fibres in the rest of the laminate. The bi-directional glass and carbon fabrics and the epoxy resin are used for the preparation of laminates in the laboratory. The experimental models of laminates have been prepared by the resin infusion process using vacuum bagging technique. The natural frequencies of hybrid laminates for different modes are determined and the mode shapes are plotted for the corresponding frequencies by experiment and numerical procedure. The finite element formulations based on TSDT and FSDT for the composite laminates predict the natural frequencies and are validated by comparing with the experimental results.

scholarly journals Axisymmetric Free Vibration of Thick Orthotropic Hemispherical Shells Under Various Edge Conditions

1991 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. C. Chao ◽  
T. P. Tung ◽  
Y. C. Chern
Keyword(s):  
Free Vibration ◽  
Shear Strain ◽  
Transverse Shear ◽  
Natural Frequencies ◽  
Dynamic Equilibrium ◽  
Elastic Shell ◽  
Mode Shapes ◽  
Transverse Shear Strain ◽  
Equilibrium Equations ◽  
Hemispherical Shells

Abstract Axisymmetric free vibration of moderately thick polar orthotropic hemispherical shells are studied under the various boundary conditions of sliding, guided pin, clamped and hinged edges. Based on the improved linear elastic shell theory with the transverse shear strain and rotatory inertia taken into account, the dynamic equilibrium equations are formulated and transformed into the displacement form in terms of mid-surface meridian and radial displacements and parallel circle cross-section rotation. These partial differential equations are solved by the Galerkin method using proper Legendre polynomials as admissible displacement functions with the aid of the orthogonality and a number of special integral relations. Numerical results of the present theory compare well with existing data, which is available only in the isotropic theories. Good convergence is obtained for natural frequencies and mode shapes. Study of the effects of thickness and modulus ratio reveals higher frequencies for the thicker and/or stiffer shells with E\ oriented parallel to the meridians. Ranking of the natural frequencies descends in the order of guided pins, sliding, clamped and hinged edges in general. Also seen are the effects of transverse shear strain from the mode shapes with clamped and sliding edges on the slant. For the guided pin and sliding edges, frequencies increase fast as thickness increases so that new fundamental modes are generated in filling up the “frequency gap”. These are the new discoveries in the field of anisotropic shells, as a result of polar orthotropy of shell material and construction.

FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS OF CONTROLLED LOW STRENGTH MATERIAL PAVEMENT BASES: FREE VIBRATION ANALYSIS

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Li-Jeng Huang ◽  
Her-Yung Wang ◽  
Wen-Ling Huang ◽  
Ming-Chao Lin
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Free Vibration ◽  
Vibration Analysis ◽  
Natural Frequencies ◽  
Free Vibration Analysis ◽  
Crushed Stone ◽  
Mode Shapes ◽  
Strength Material ◽  
Low Strength ◽  
Controlled Low Strength Material

This paper presents free vibration analysis of pavement bases constructed using sustainable material, a controlled low-strength material (CLSM), using finite element (FE) method. The CLSM concrete is introduced as pavement bases for its special features of easy compaction, high workability and relatively low cost. Rut-resistant stone matrix asphalt is placed on top of CLSM as wearing surface layer. The Young's moduli of CLSM are obtained from laboratory tests for two different binder mixtures, marked as CLSM-B80/30% and CLSM-B130/30%. Two-dimensional planar strain assumption is employed in the FE formulation of steady-state elasto-dynamic analysis of four-layered flexible pavements in which four kinds of different base materials are considered: graded crushed stone, CLSM-B80/30%, CLSM-B130/30% and AC. Comparison study on computed natural frequencies and mode shapes of the flexible pavement using different bases materials will be conducted. Results show that CLSM pavement bases depict higher natural frequencies as compared with graded crushed stone bases and can be suitable sustainable materials employed for pavement design and construction in highway engineering.

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