Abstract
Three-layer sandwich beams, made of two elastic outer layers and a viscoelastic layer sandwiched between them, are considered as damping structural elements. A sixth-order equation of motion with complex coefficients of a sandwich beam in free vibrations is reviewed and solved numerically for a large variety of boundary conditions. The solution is used later as part of an optimal design program. An equality constrained minimization algorithm is modified and used to obtain optimal design of damping sandwhich beams subjected to inequality design constraints. The use of the program is demonstrated by solving two design problems
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.
