Dynamic Analysis of Sandwich Plate Structure by Finite Element Method

Abstract:

An 8-noded quadratic isoparametric plate bending finite element that incorporates first-order transverse shear deformation and rotary inertia is used to predict the free vibration response of sandwich plate structures. A programme has been developed using MATLAB. The finite element results presented here show good agreement with the available semi-analytical solutions and finite element results. Parametric studies have been conducted by incorporating variation in support conditions, fibre angles of the skins and overall thickness and detail interpretations are provided.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 877)
• Pages: 305-310
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.877.305
• Online since: February 2018
• Authors: Amit Paul, Sreyashi Das Nee Pal*, Arup Guha Niyogi
• Keywords: Finite Element Method, First Order Shear Deformation Theory, Free Vibration, Sandwich Plate

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