Multi-objective optimisation of viscoelastic damping inserts in honeycomb sandwich structures

• Published in: Composite structures Vol. 132; pp. 451 - 463
• Main Authors: Aumjaud, P., Fieldsend, J.E., Boucher, M.-A., Evans, K.E., Smith, C.W.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 15.11.2015
• Subjects: Damping; Honeycomb cores; Inserts; Lightweight; Optimisation; Optimization; Sandwich construction; Sandwich panel; Sandwich structures; Vibration; Weight reduction; Damping; Sandwich panel; Vibration; Optimisation; Lightweight

The Double-Shear Lap Joint (DSLJ) is a novel damping insert sited internally within a structure which is particularly well suited for lightweight sandwich structures with internal voids, such as honeycomb core sandwich panels. In high performance lightweight structures, the insertion of relatively m...