Use of modal energy distribution in the design of honeycomb sandwich decks

Rao, Sambasiva M and Nair, PS and Durvasula, S (1988) Use of modal energy distribution in the design of honeycomb sandwich decks. In: Computers & Structures, 26 (6). 737 -743.

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Abstract

Through the example of a spacecraft equipment deck, which is generally made of honeycomb sandwich construction, it is shown that modal energy distribution can be used as an effective guideline in improving the deck's frequencies to meet the restrictions imposed upon it. The kinetic energy distribution is employed as a basis for redistributing various packages on the deck. Strain energy distribution is used to identify areas which can be stiffened by bonding �doublers� on the face sheets and the doubler thickness is obtained from a sensitivity analysis.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Publication:	Computers & Structures
Publisher:	Elsevier science
Additional Information:	Copyright of this article belongs to Elsevier science.
Department/Centre:	Division of Mechanical Sciences > Aerospace Engineering(Formerly Aeronautical Engineering)
Date Deposited:	11 Oct 2010 08:28
Last Modified:	11 Oct 2010 08:28
URI:	http://eprints.iisc.ac.in/id/eprint/33068

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