Analytical and Computational Perspectives of Multi-Scale Theory for Homogeneous, Laminated Composite, and Sandwich Beams and Plates

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Tessler ◽  
M. Gherlone ◽  
D. Versino ◽  
M. Di Sciuva
Keyword(s):  
Laminated Composite ◽  
Sandwich Beams ◽  
Scale Theory ◽  
Multi Scale

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.

Multi-Scale Analysis of Viscoelastic Behavior of Laminated Composite Structures

2010 ◽  
Vol 430 ◽  
pp. 115-132
Author(s):  
Y. Shibuya ◽  
Hideki Sekine
Keyword(s):  
Viscoelastic Properties ◽  
Composite Structures ◽  
Viscoelastic Behavior ◽  
Laminated Composite ◽  
Scale Analysis ◽  
Scale Level ◽  
Micro Scale ◽  
Multi Scale ◽  
Laminated Composite Structures ◽  
Multi Scale Analysis

For high temperature applications of laminated composite structures, viscoelastic behavior of laminated composite structures is investigated by multi-scale analysis based on a homogenization theory. Effective viscoelastic properties of the laminas are evaluated by a boundary integral method at a micro-scale level, and viscoelastic analysis for laminated composite structures is performed by a finite element method at a macro-scale level using the effective viscoelastic properties of lamina obtained by the micro-scale analysis. In the multi-scale analysis, the Laplace transformation is adopted and the correspondence principle between elastic and viscoelastic solutions in the Laplace domain is applied. The inverse Laplace transform is formulated by the Duhamel integral, and is calculated numerically. As a numerical example, a laminated composite plate with a hole is treated and the viscoelastic behavior of the laminated composite structure is elucidated.

scholarly journals Bending analysis of laminated composite and sandwich beams according to refined trigonometric beam theory

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
A. S. Sayyad ◽  
Y. M. Ghugal ◽  
N. S. Naik
Keyword(s):  
Shear Deformation ◽  
Transverse Shear ◽  
Virtual Work ◽  
Laminated Composite ◽  
Beam Theory ◽  
Present Theory ◽  
Transverse Shear Deformation ◽  
Transverse Displacement ◽  
Sandwich Beams ◽  
Bending Analysis

AbstractA trigonometric beam theory (TBT) is developed for the bending analysis of laminated composite and sandwich beams considering the effect of transverse shear deformation. The axial displacement field uses trigonometric function in terms of thickness coordinate to include the effect of transverse shear deformation. The transverse displacement is considered as a sum of two partial displacements, the displacement due to bending and the displacement due to transverse shearing. Governing equations and boundary conditions are obtained by using the principle of virtual work. To demonstrate the validity of present theory it is applied to the bending analysis of laminated composite and sandwich beams. The numerical results of displacements and stresses obtained by using present theory are presented and compared with those of other trigonometric theories available in literature along with elasticity solution wherever possible.

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