Influence of Geometric Imperfections and In-Plane Constraints on Nonlinear Vibrations of Simply Supported Cylindrical Panels

1984 ◽  
Vol 51 (2) ◽  
pp. 383-390 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Hui
Keyword(s):  
Shell Thickness ◽  
Nonlinear Vibrations ◽  
Vibration Mode ◽  
Vibration Frequencies ◽  
Linear Vibration ◽  
Geometric Imperfections ◽  
Simply Supported ◽  
Cylindrical Panels ◽  
Initial Geometric Imperfections ◽  
Large Amplitude Vibrations

This papers deals with the effects of initial geometric imperfections on large-amplitude vibrations of cylindrical panels simply supported along all four edges. In-plane movable and in-plane immovable boundary conditions are considered for each pair of parallel edges. Depending on whether the number of axial and circumferential half waves are odd or even, the presence of geometric imperfections (taken to be of the same shape as the vibration mode) of the order of the shell thickness may significantly raise or lower the linear vibration frequencies. In general, an increase (decrease) in the linear vibration frequency corresponds to a more pronounced soft-spring (hard-spring) behavior in nonlinear vibration.

Effects of Initial Geometric Imperfections on Parametric Instability of Rectangular Plates

2001 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lyne St-Georges ◽  
G. L. Ostiguy
Keyword(s):  
Lateral Displacement ◽  
Plate Thickness ◽  
Parametric Instability ◽  
Experimental Tests ◽  
Rectangular Plates ◽  
Rational Analysis ◽  
Geometric Imperfections ◽  
Simply Supported ◽  
Geometrical Imperfections ◽  
Initial Geometric Imperfections

Abstract The authors present a rational analysis of the effect of initial geometric imperfections on the dynamic behaviour of rectangular plates activated by a parametric excitation. This subject has been extensively investigated theoretically in the past, but no experimental data seems to be complete enough to validate the theory. The main objective of this investigation is to fill this void by performing experimental tests on geometrically imperfect plates, and to highlight the geometric imperfection’s influence on resonance’s curves. The study is carried out for an isotropic, elastic, homogeneous, and thin rectangular plate. The plate under investigation is subjected to the action of an in-plane force uniformly distributed along two opposite edges, is initially stress free and simply supported. Theoretical calculation and experimental tests are performed. In the theoretical approach, a dynamic version of the Von Kármán non-linear theory is used to evaluate the lateral displacement of the plate. The test rig used in the experimentation simulates simply supported edges and can accept plates with different aspect ratio. The test plates are pre-formed with lateral deflection or geometrical imperfections, in a shape corresponding to various vibration modes. Comparison between experimental and theoretical results reveals good agreement and allows the determination of the theory’s limitations. The theory used correctly describes the behaviour of the plate when imperfection amplitude is inferior to the plate thickness.

Effects of Geometric Imperfections on Vibrations of Biaxially Compressed Rectangular Flat Plates

1983 ◽  
Vol 50 (4a) ◽  
pp. 750-756 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Hui ◽  
A. W. Leissa
Keyword(s):  
Plate Thickness ◽  
Biaxial Compression ◽  
Vibration Frequencies ◽  
Finite Deflections ◽  
Flat Plates ◽  
Geometric Imperfections ◽  
Geometric Imperfection ◽  
Simply Supported ◽  
Initial Geometric Imperfection

This paper deals with the effects of geometric imperfections on the vibration frequencies of simply supported flat plates under in-plane uniaxial or biaxial compression. The analysis is based on a solution of the nonlinear von Ka´rma´n equations for finite deflections, incorporating the influence of an initial geometric imperfection. It is found that significant increase in the vibration frequencies may occur for imperfection amplitude of the order of a fraction of the plate thickness, even in the absence of in-plane forces.

The Influence of Modal Geometrical Imperfections on the Nonlinear Vibrations of a Thin-Walled Circular Cylindrical Shell

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lara Rodrigues ◽  
Paulo B. Gonçalves ◽  
Frederico M. A. Silva
Keyword(s):  
Nonlinear Vibrations ◽  
Circular Cylindrical Shell ◽  
Cylindrical Shells ◽  
Nonlinear Behavior ◽  
Geometric Imperfections ◽  
Modal Expansion ◽  
Simply Supported ◽  
Transversal Displacement ◽  
Geometrical Imperfections ◽  
Standard Galerkin Method

This work investigates the influence of several modal geometric imperfections on the nonlinear vibration of simply-supported transversally excited cylindrical shells. The Donnell nonlinear shallow shell theory is used to study the nonlinear vibrations of the shell. A general expression for the transversal displacement is obtained by a perturbation procedure which identifies all modes that couple with the linear modes through the quadratic and cubic nonlinearities. The imperfection shape is described by the same modal expansion. So, a particular solution is selected which ensures the convergence of the response up to very large deflections. Substituting the obtained modal expansions into the equations of motions and applying the standard Galerkin method, a discrete system in time domain is obtained. Several numerical strategies are used to study the nonlinear behavior of the imperfect shell. Special attention is given to the influence of the form of the initial geometric imperfections on the natural frequencies, frequency-amplitude relation, resonance curves and bifurcations of simply-supported transversally excited cylindrical shells.

Effects of Axial Imperfections on Vibrations of Anti-Symmetric Cross-Ply, Oval Cylindrical Shells

1986 ◽  
Vol 53 (3) ◽  
pp. 675-680 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Hui ◽  
I. H. Y. Du
Keyword(s):  
Vibration Mode ◽  
Cylindrical Shells ◽  
Homogeneous Material ◽  
Fundamental Vibration ◽  
Geometric Imperfections ◽  
Simply Supported ◽  
Fundamental Frequencies ◽  
Young’S Moduli ◽  
Wave Numbers ◽  
Oval Cylindrical Shells

This paper examines the effects of axial geometric imperfections on the fundamental vibration frequencies of cross-ply simply-supported oval cylindrical shells. It is found that the presence of such imperfection with small amplitudes may significantly raise or lower the fundamental frequencies, depending on the wave numbers of the imperfection and vibration mode. The effects of oval eccentricity, bending-stretching coupling of the material, the reduced-Batdorf parameter and Young’s moduli ratio are examined. It appears that the present problem has not been examined, even in the simplified case of oval cylindrical shells made of isotropic-homogeneous material.

Effects of Geometric Imperfections on Frequency-Load Interaction of Biaxially Compressed Antisymmetric Angle Ply Rectangular Plates

1985 ◽  
Vol 52 (1) ◽  
pp. 155-162 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Hui
Keyword(s):  
Biaxial Loading ◽  
Composite Plates ◽  
Laminated Plates ◽  
Rectangular Plates ◽  
Vibration Frequencies ◽  
Geometric Imperfections ◽  
Simply Supported ◽  
Interaction Curves

The present paper deals with the influence of small geometric imperfections on the vibration frequencies of rectangular, simply supported, angle ply, thin composite plates subjected to inplane uniaxial or biaxial compressive preload. Depending on the amount of preload, the frequencies of laminated plates with different imperfection shapes may be significantly higher than those for perfect plates, especially in a certain range of fiber angles. Interaction curves between frequency and applied preload are plotted for various fiber angles and imperfection amplitudes for both the uniaxial and equal biaxial loading cases.

Effects of Geometric Imperfections on Large-Amplitude Vibrations of Rectangular Plates With Hysteresis Damping

1984 ◽  
Vol 51 (1) ◽  
pp. 216-220 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Hui
Keyword(s):  
Large Amplitude ◽  
Plate Thickness ◽  
Rectangular Plates ◽  
Structural Damping ◽  
Geometric Imperfections ◽  
Geometric Imperfection ◽  
Forcing Function ◽  
Initial Geometric Imperfections ◽  
Spatial Shape ◽  
Large Amplitude Vibrations

The present paper deals with the effects of initial geometric imperfections on large-amplitude vibrations of simply supported rectangular plates. The vibration mode, the geometric imperfection, and the forcing function are taken to be of the same spatial shape. It is found that geometric imperfections of the order of a fraction of the plate thickness may significantly raise the free linear vibration frequencies. Furthermore, contrary to the commonly accepted theory that large-amplitude vibrations of plates are of the hardening type, the presence of small geometric imperfections may cause the plate to exhibit a soft-spring behavior. The effects of hysteresis (structural) damping on the vibration amplitude are also examined.

Appraisal of Allowable Loads by Simplified Rules

1986 ◽  
Vol 108 (2) ◽  
pp. 131-137
Author(s):  
D. Moulin
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Investigation ◽  
Plastic Region ◽  
Thin Structures ◽  
Geometric Imperfections ◽  
Buckling Behavior ◽  
Simplified Method ◽  
Post Buckling ◽  
Initial Geometric Imperfections ◽  
Fast Breeder Reactors ◽  
Breeder Reactors

This paper presents a simplified method to analyze the buckling of thin structures like those of Liquid Metal Fast Breeder Reactors (LMFBR). The method is very similar to those used for the buckling of beams and columns with initial geometric imperfections, buckling in the plastic region. Special attention is paid to the strain hardening of material involved and to possible unstable post-buckling behavior. The analytical method uses elastic calculations and diagrams that account for various initial geometric defects. An application of the method is given. A comparison is made with an experimental investigation concerning a representative LMFBR component.

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