Numerical transient responses of cut-out borne composite panel and experimental validity

Abstract

The effect of cut-out parameters (shapes: square and circular; position: concentric/eccentric) on the dynamic deflection values of the curved/flat layered composite panel are verified experimentally with the higher-order finite element solutions first-time. The solutions are obtained using the linear finite element model in the framework of cubic-order displacement filed functions. The necessity of higher-order kinematic model is verified by comparing the experimental transient data by conducting the different test to show the accuracy of the finite element solution. Moreover, the theoretical finite element solutions are obtained using the own experimental elastic property data for the comparison (numerical and experimental) purpose. Finally, the critical behaviour of the proposed numerical model for the dynamic analysis of damaged composite structure is examined by solving different types of example by varying the design constraint parameter including the cut-out factors (shape, size, location and eccentricity). The inclusiveness of each parameter on the time-dependent deflections is expressed in details from the various example including the comparison.