Highly Damped Structure, Part 2
Abstract
This report describes a research and development program whose goal was the development of vibration and fatigue resistant structure. The approach was based on the application of passive damping technology to the redesign of structural components. The specific components addressed included the skins of the beavertail section of the F-14D and the spars of a half-scale test bed of the F/A-18 vertical tails. Integrally damped structure was achieved through the cocuring of damping materials with advanced composites. The results show that benefits can be obtained by including damping as a parameter in the design of parts that experience dynamic loads.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 04, 1997
- Accession Number
- ADA342058
Entities
People
- Annette Arocho
- David J. Barrett
- Glenn Werczynski
- Hemen Ray
Organizations
- Naval Air Warfare Center