NASA NTRS · 19910000167
Composite Struts Would Damp Vibrations
Abstract
New design of composite-material (fiber/matrix laminate) struts increases damping of longitudinal vibrations without decreasing longitudinal stiffness or increasing weight significantly. Plies with opposing chevron patterns of fibers convert longitudinal vibrational stresses into shear stresses in intermediate viscoelastic layer, which dissipate vibrational energy. Composite strut stronger than aluminum strut of same weight and stiffness.
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Dolgin, Benjamin P.. 1991-04-01. Composite Struts Would Damp Vibrations. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19910000167
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