Analysis of passive damping in thick composite structures

Computational mechanics for the prediction of damping and other dynamic characteristics in composite structures of general thicknesses and laminations are presented. Discrete layer damping mechanics that account for the representation of interlaminar shear effects in the material are summarized. Finite element based structural mechanics for the analysis of damping are described, and a specialty finite element is developed. Applications illustrate the quality of the discrete layer damping mechanics in predicting the damped dynamic characteristics of composite structures with thicker sections and/or laminate configurations that induce interlaminar shear. The results also illustrate and quantify the significance of interlaminar shear damping in such composite structures.

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