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Structural Engineering and Mechanics Volume 20, Number 2, May30 2005 , pages 143-160 DOI: https://doi.org/10.12989/sem.2005.20.2.143 |
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Modal analysis of cracked cantilever composite beams |
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Murat Kisa and M. Arif Gurel
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| Abstract | ||
| Modal analysis of cracked cantilever composite beams, made of graphite-fibre reinforced polyamide, is studied. By using the finite element and component mode synthesis methods, a numeric model applicable to investigate the vibration of cracked composite beams is developed. In this new approach, from the crack section, the composite beam separated into two parts coupled by a flexibility matrix taking into account the interaction forces. These forces are derived from the fracture mechanics theory as the inverse of the compliance matrix calculated with the proper stress intensity factors and strain energy release rate expressions. Numerical results are obtained for modal analysis of composite beams with a transverse non-propagating open crack, addressing the effects of the location and depth of the crack, and the volume fraction and orientation of the fibre on the natural frequencies and mode shapes. By means of modal data, the position and dimension of the defect can be found. The results of the study confirmed that presented method is suitable for the vibration analysis of cracked cantilever composite beams. Present technique can be easily extended to composite plates and shells. | ||
| Key Words | ||
| composite; defects; damage assessment; numerical analysis; component mode synthesis. | ||
| Address | ||
| Murat Kisa; Mechanical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Harran University, Sanliurfa, Turkey M. Arif Gurel; Civil Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Harran University, Sanliurfa, Turkey | ||