Abstract: A partial differential equation model of a cantilevered beam with a tip mass at its free end is used to study damping in a composite. Four separate damping mechanisms consisting of air ...

Abstract: In this paper we consider damping mechanisms in the context of dynamic beam models. We summarize previous efforts on various damping models (strain rate or Kelvin-Voigt, time hysteresis (Boltzmann), ...

Abstract: The modeling and active control of acoustic pressure in a 2-D cavity with a flexible boundary (a beam) is considered. Control is implemented in the model via piezoceramic patches on the beam, ...

Abstract: In this paper we investigate a class of combined discrete-continuous mechanical systems consisting of a continuous elastic structure and a finite number of concentrated masses, elastic supports, ...