Abstract
Randomness in the material properties is inherent in all engineering materials. Composites exhibit a greater scatter compared to metallic materials because of the larger number of parameters associated with their fabrication and manufacturing. For accurate prediction of their structural behavior, material properties have been modeled as random variables. The system equations have been derived based on higher order shear deformation theory and also include rotary inertia effects. The finite element method in conjunction with first order perturbation technique have been employed to obtain the second order statistics of free vibration response of composite laminated plates with random material properties. The results computed from the present approach are validated using the Monte-Carlo simulation. The standard deviation (SD) of the fundamental frequency is found to vary linearly with SD of the material properties. The influence of each random variable on the fundamental frequency has been examined.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
