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Free vibration analysis of tapered composite beams using hierarchical finite element method

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Free vibration analysis of tapered composite beams using hierarchical finite element method

Chen, Lin (2004) Free vibration analysis of tapered composite beams using hierarchical finite element method. Masters thesis, Concordia University.

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Compared with the conventional finite element method, hierarchical finite element method has the advantages of using fewer elements and obtaining better accuracy in the calculation of natural frequencies, buckling loads, displacements and stresses. These advantages are also shown in the analysis for uniform or thickness-tapered composite beams. In many of the existing works on the dynamic response, the effect on the mechanical behavior of plies in the tapered composite beam caused by the taper angle is ignored if the angle is small. In the present thesis, this effect is always considered and quantified based on the three-dimensional ply stiffness analysis. The free vibration response of tapered composite beam with different taper angles is studied. Also, based on the ply stiffness analysis, the response of the taper configuration and laminate configuration on the stiffness and vibration response of the tapered beam are studied. (Abstract shortened by UMI.)

Divisions:Concordia University > Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science > Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Item Type:Thesis (Masters)
Authors:Chen, Lin
Pagination:xxv, 173 leaves : ill. ; 29 cm.
Institution:Concordia University
Degree Name:M.A. Sc.
Program:Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Date:2004
Thesis Supervisor(s):Ganesan, R
Identification Number:TA 347 F5C465 2004
ID Code:8368
Deposited By: Concordia University Library
Deposited On:18 Aug 2011 18:23
Last Modified:13 Jul 2020 20:04
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