Instability Analysis of Laminated Composite Beams Subjected to Parametric Axial Load

The integral form of equations of motion of composite beams subjected to varying time loads are discretized using a developed finite element model. The model consists of a straight five node twenty-two degrees of freedom beam element. The stability analysis of the beams is studied by solving the matrix form characteristic equations of the system. The principle of virtual work and the first order shear deformation theory are employed to analyze the beams with large deformation and small strains. The regions of dynamic instability of the beam are determined by solving the obtained Mathieu form of differential equations. The effects of nonconservative loads, shear stiffness, and damping parameters on stability and response of the beams are examined. Several numerical calculations are presented to compare the results with data reported by other researchers.

Authors:

• Alireza Fereidooni
• Kamran Behdinan
• Zouheir Fawaz

Keywords:

• Finite element beam model
• Composite Beams
• stability analysis

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