Free Vibration of Sandwich Plates and Shells by Using Zig-Zag Function

Brischetto, S.; Carrera, E.; Demasi, L.

doi:https://doi.org/10.3233/SAV-2009-0483

Abstract

This paper analyses the free vibration response of sandwich curved and flat panels by introducing the zig-zag function (—1)^kζ_k (ZZF) in the displacement models of classical and higher order two-dimensional shell theories. The main advantage of ZZF is the introduction of a discontinuity in the first derivative, zig-zag effect, of the displacements distribution with correspondence to the core/faces interfaces. Results including and discarding ZZF are compared. Several values of face-to-core stiffness ratio (FCSR) and geometrical plate/shell parameters have been analyzed. Both fundamental vibration modes and those corresponding to high wave numbers are considered in the analysis. It is concluded that: (1) ZZF is highly recommended in the free vibration analysis of sandwich plates and shells; (2) the use of ZZF makes the error almost independent by FCSR parameter; (3) ZZF is easy to implement and its use should be preferred with respect to other `more cumbersome' refined theories.

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Free Vibration of Sandwich Plates and Shells by Using Zig-Zag Function

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