Large deformation of liquid capsules enclosed by thin shells immersed in the fluid

The deformation of a liquid capsule enclosed by a thin shell in a simple shear flow is studied numerically using an implicit immersed boundary method. We present a thin-shell model for computing the forces acting on the shell middle surface during the deformation within the framework of the Kirchhoff–Love theory of thin shells. This thin-shell model takes full account of finite-deformation kinematics which allows thickness stretching as well as large deflections and bending strains. For hyperelastic materials, the plane-stress assumption is used to compute the hydrostatic pressure and the incompressibility condition yields the thickness strain component and the corresponding change in the thickness. The stresses developing over the cross-section of the shell are integrated over the thickness to yield the stress and moment resultants which are then used to compute the forces acting on the shell middle surface. The immersed boundary method is employed for calculating the hydrodynamics and fluid–structure interaction effects. The location of the thin shell is updated implicitly using the Newton–Krylov method. The present numerical technique has been validated by several examples including an inflation of a spherical shell and deformations of spherical and oblate spheroidal capsules in the shear flow.     

DYNAMICS BEHAVIOR OF AXISYMMETRIC AND BEAM-LIKE ANISOTROPIC CYLINDRICAL SHELLS CONVEYING FLUID

The flow-induced vibration characteristics of anisotropic laminated cylindrical shells partially or completely filled with liquid or subjected to a flowing fluid are studied in this work for two cases of circumferential wave number, the axisymmetric, where n=0 and the beam-like, where n=1. The shear deformation effects are taken into account in this theory; therefore, the equations of motion are determined with displacements and transverse shear as independent variables. The present method is a combination of finite element analysis and refined shell theory in which the displacement functions are derived from the exact solution of refined shell equations based on orthogonal curvilinear co-ordinates. Mass and stiffness matrices are determined by precise analytical integration. A finite element is defined for the liquid in cases of potential flow that yields three forces (inertial, centrifugal and Coriolis) of moving fluid. The mass, stiffness and damping matrices due to the fluid effect are obtained by an analytical integration of the fluid pressure over the liquid element. The available solution based on Sanders' theory can also be obtained from the present theory in the limiting case of infinite stiffness in transverse shear. The natural frequencies of isotropic and anisotropic cylindrical shells that are empty, partially or completely filled with liquid as well as subjected to a flowing fluid, are given. When these results are compared with corresponding results obtained using existing theories, very good agreement is obtained.     

Rotationally symmetric vibrations of orthotropic layered cylindrical shells

The derivation of the general equations of motion for the analysis of laminated cylindrical shells consisting of layers of orthotropic laminae, and the equations of motion for rotationally symmetric deformation made previously by the authors are used in this study. The three coupled differential equations governing the rotationally symmetric motion of each layer of a cylindrical shell with rotary inertia neglected are replaced by another set of three differential equations where the solutions can be obtained systematically. General solutions for laminated cylindrical shells of finite length are presented. Coupled frequencies and several mode shapes for a fixed-end cylindrical shell with one and two orthotropic layers of various geometric dimensions are calculated for illustrative purposes. The results based on the present analysis for a single layered shell are compared to the results obtained according to the classical analysis.     

TRANSIENT DYNAMIC RESPONSE ANALYSIS OF ORTHOTROPIC CIRCULAR CYLINDRICAL SHELL UNDER EXTERNAL HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE

Following Flügge's exact derivation for the buckling of cylindrical shells, the equations of motion for transient dynamic loading of orthotropic circular cylindrical shells under external hydrostatic pressure have been formulated. The normal mode theory is used to provide transient dynamic response for the equations of motion. The effect of shell's parameters, external hydrostatic pressure and material properties on the shell response has been studied in detail. A part of tables and figures are given in this paper.     

Vibration analysis of laminated cross-ply oval cylindrical shells

Here, free vibrations and transient dynamic response analyses of laminated cross-ply oval cylindrical shells are carried out. The formulation is based on higher order theory that accounts for the transverse shear and the transverse normal deformations, and includes zig-zag variation in the in-plane displacements across the thickness of the multi-layered shells. The contributions of inertia effect due to in-plane and rotary motions, and the higher order function arising from the assumed displacement models are included. The governing equations obtained using Lagrangian equations of motion are solved through finite element approach. A detailed parametric study is conducted to bring out the influence of different shell geometry, ovality parameter, lay-up and loading environment on the vibration characteristics related to different modes of vibrations of oval shell.     

Damping properties of layered cylindrical shells,vibrating in axially symmetric modes

The damping of cylindrical shells coated with unconstrained layers of viscoelastic material either on one side of the shell (inside or outside) or on both sides is estimated. The basic equations of motion are derived which describe harmonic forced flexural damped vibrations in axisymmetric modes. For pure sinusoidal modes expressions for the overall loss factors are given. The damping properties of cylindrical shells of finite length, coated on the inside or outside, or on both sides (symmetrically or unsymmetrically) are compared. Classical thin shell theory is used for the analysis. It is shown how two-layered damped shells differ from two-layered damped beams. The extent of damping reduction in shells resulting from the fact that the shell cross-section is closed is discussed.     

Analysis of axisymmetric shell structures under axisymmetric loading by the flexibility method

A method is developed for the static stress and deformation analysis of axisymmetric shells under axisymmetric loading by reduction of the shell to ring sections. In particular, the wall thickness of the shell may vary and the method is applicable to the analysis of shells with irregular meridional geometry. Explicit expressions for the influence coefficients for each ring element are derived. In the development of these expressions, exact evaluation of stresses in the circumferential direction of the ring is used. The distribution of stresses in the meridional direction of the ring element is assumed to be linear with each element. By using the derived influence coefficients, the unknown forces at the junctures of the ring elements are found by the standard flexibility method of indeterminate structural analysis. Subsequently, the displacements and internal stresses are determined. Example solutions for a flat circular plate under transverse loading and for a cylindrical shell under a boundary edge loading show excellent agreement with solutions found by solving the governing differential equations.     

On radially symmetric vibrations of orthotropic non-uniform disks including shear deformation

This paper deals with the free axisymmetric vibrations of orthotropic circular plates with linear variation in thickness. The analysis is based on a set of two differential equations derived by an extension of Mindlin's shear theory for plates. On simplification and algebraic manipulation, one of the dependent variables is eliminated from the governing equations of motion, giving rise to a fourth order linear differential equation with variable coefficients. The resulting differential equation is solved numerically by the Chebyshev collocation technique. Frequencies and mode shapes for the first five modes of vibration are computed for different plates.     

2-D differential quadrature solution for vibration analysis of functionally graded conical, cylindrical shell and annular plate structures

This paper focuses on the dynamic behavior of functionally graded conical, cylindrical shells and annular plates. The last two structures are obtained as special cases of the conical shell formulation. The first-order shear deformation theory (FSDT) is used to analyze the above moderately thick structural elements. The treatment is developed within the theory of linear elasticity, when materials are assumed to be isotropic and inhomogeneous through the thickness direction. The two-constituent functionally graded shell consists of ceramic and metal that are graded through the thickness, from one surface of the shell to the other. Two different power-law distributions are considered for the ceramic volume fraction. The homogeneous isotropic material is inferred as a special case of functionally graded materials (FGM). The governing equations of motion, expressed as functions of five kinematic parameters, are discretized by means of the generalized differential quadrature (GDQ) method. The discretization of the system leads to a standard linear eigenvalue problem, where two independent variables are involved without using the Fourier modal expansion methodology. For the homogeneous isotropic special case, numerical solutions are compared with the ones obtained using commercial programs such as Abaqus, Ansys, Nastran, Straus, Pro/Mechanica. Very good agreement is observed. Furthermore, the convergence rate of natural frequencies is shown to be very fast and the stability of the numerical methodology is very good. Different typologies of non-uniform grid point distributions are considered. Finally, for the functionally graded material case numerical results illustrate the influence of the power-law exponent and of the power-law distribution choice on the mechanical behavior of shell structures.     

扬声器辐射体旋转薄壳的非线性振动方程

推导了扬声器辐射体旋转薄壳的离散非线性振动方程。从虚功原理出发,选用扬声器辐射体旋转薄壳的本征模态对连续体进行离散。薄壳的几何非线性采用Sanders非线性薄壳理论的应变一位移关系。方程系数由有限元方法确定。方程表明轴对称模态由驱动力直接激励,非轴对称模态由轴对称模态非线性耦合激励,该耦合激励表现为参数激励。方程揭示了扬声器非线性失真的机制,可用于分析扬声器辐射体薄壳非线性引起的谐波失真、分谐波失真和互调失真。      

Free vibration study of layered cylindrical shells by collocation with splines

The free vibration of circular cylindrical thin shells, made up of uniform layers of isotropic or specially orthotropic materials, is studied using point collocation method and employing spline function approximations. The equations of motion for the shell are derived by extending Love's first approximation theory. Assuming the solution in a separable form a system of coupled differential equations, in the longitudinal, circumferential and transverse displacement functions, is obtained. These functions are approximated by Bickley-type splines of suitable orders. The process of point collocation with suitable boundary conditions results in a generalized eigenvalue problem from which the values of a frequency parameter and the corresponding mode shapes of vibration, for specified values of the other parameters, are obtained. Two types of boundary conditions and four types of layers are considered. The effect of neglecting the coupling between the flexural and extensional displacements is analysed. The influences of the relative layer thickness, a length parameter and a total thickness parameter on the frequencies are studied. Both axisymmetric and asymmetric vibrations are investigated. The effect of the circumferential node number on the vibrational behaviour of the shell is also analysed.     

Axisymmetric vibrations of polar orthotropic mindlin annular plates of variable thickness

Analysis and numerical results are presented for the axisymmetric vibrations of polar orthotropic annular plates with linear variation in thickness, according to Mindlin's shear theory of plates. A chebyshev collocation technique has been employed to obtain the frequency equations for the transverse motion of such plates, for three different boundary conditions. Frequencies, mode shapes and moments for the first three modes of vibration have been computed for different plate parameters. A comparison of frequencies with the corresponding values obtained by classical plate theory leads to some interesting conclusions.     

双层周期加肋有限长圆柱壳声散射精细特征研究

研究了双层周期性加肋有限长圆柱壳在水中的声散射特性. 壳体振动用薄壳理论的Donnell 方程描述,环肋振动用相互独立的薄板纯弯曲振动和平面应力状态下的振动方程描述,忽略弦间流体对环肋轴向力的作用. 数值计算给出远场收发合置情况下的周向目标强度和角度-频率谱图,并据此进行机理分析. 计算结果表明远场散射声场中除壳体弹性贡献外,弦间流体以及环肋与内外壳的相互作用对散射声场的贡献也是很重要的,并且在角度-频率谱中出现了舷间流体引起的流体附加波以及周期环肋引起的Bragg散射等回波精细特征,其中流体附加波是双层加肋圆柱壳声散射最重要的散射精细特征,是以往单层圆柱壳声散射所不具有的现象. 最后通过实验对理论推导进行了验证,实验与理论基本符合. 关键词： 声散射 圆柱壳 环肋 流体附加波     

Vibration of cylindrical shells of bimodulus composite materials

A theory is formulated for the small amplitude free vibration of thick, circular cylindrical shells laminated of bimodulus composite materials, which have different elastic properties depending upon whether the fiber-direction strain is tensile or compressive. The theory used is the dynamic, shear deformable (moderately thick shell) analog of the Sanders best first approximation thin shell theory. By means of tracers, the analysis can be reduced to that of various simpler shell theories, namely Love's first approximation, and Donnell's shallow shell theory. As an example of the application of the theory, a closed form solution is presented for a freely supported panel or complete shell. To validate the analysis, numerical results are compared with existing results for various special cases. Also, the effects of the various shell theories, thickness shear flexibility, and bimodulus action are investigated.     

Vibration characteristics of thin rotating cylindrical shells with various boundary conditions

An analysis is presented for the vibration characteristics of thin rotating cylindrical shells with various boundary conditions by use of Fourier series expansion method. Based on Sanders’ shell equations, the governing equations of motion which take into account the effects of centrifugal and Coriolis forces as well as the initial hoop tension due to rotating are derived. The displacement field is expressed as a product of Fourier series expressions which represents the axial modal displacements and trigonometric functions which represents the circumferential modal displacements. Stokes’ transformation is employed to derive the derivatives of the Fourier series expressions. Then, through the process of formula derivation, an explicit expression of the exact frequency equation can be obtained for a thin rotating cylinder with classical boundary conditions of any type. Once the frequency equation has been determined, the frequencies are calculated numerically. To validate the present analysis, comparisons between the results of the present method and previous studies are performed and very good agreement is achieved. Finally, the method is applied to investigate the vibration characteristics of thin rotating cylindrical shells under various boundaries, and the results are presented.     

A front-tracking method with Catmull–Clark subdivision surfaces for studying liquid capsules enclosed by thin shells in shear flow

This paper presents a front-tracking method for studying the large deformation of a liquid capsule enclosed by a thin shell in a shear flow. The interaction between the fluid and the shell body is accomplished through an implicit immersed boundary method. An improved thin-shell model for computing the forces acting on the shell middle surface during the deformation is described in surface curvilinear coordinates and within the framework of the principle of virtual displacements. This thin-shell model takes full account of in-plane tensions and bending moments developing due to the shell thickness and a preferred three-dimensional membrane structure. The approximation of the shell middle surface is performed through the use of the Catmull–Clark subdivision surfaces. The resulting limit surface is C²-continuous everywhere except at a small number of extraordinary nodes where it retains C¹ continuity. The smoothness of the limit surface significantly improves the ability of our method in simulating capsules enclosed by hyperelastic thin shells with different shapes and physical properties. The present numerical technique has been validated by several examples including an inflation of a spherical shell and deformations of spherical, ellipsoidal and biconcave capsules in the shear flow. In addition, different types of motion such as tank-treading, swinging, tumbling and transition from tumbling to swinging have been studied over a range of shear rates, viscosity ratios and bending modulus.     

Free vibrations of laminated composite shells with uniformly distributed attached mass using higher order shell theory including stiffness effect

In this paper, free vibrations of a cross-ply composite shell with or without a uniformly distributed attached mass are analyzed using higher order shell theory. The results of free vibrations without distributed attached mass are validated by previous literatures. The stiffness effect of this distributed attached mass are also considered and compared with those well-known published results in which this effect is ignored. Various results for composite shells under a variety of conditions such as variations in the thickness of the shell, variation in the thickness of the distributed attached mass, variation in the radii of curvatures and various elasticity moduli are presented in this paper. In some cases, to verify the novel results, first-order shear deformation theory (FSDT) is also used. In this paper, parameters which influence the natural frequencies of the shells with attached mass including the stiffness of the mass are investigated. Parameters which are investigated in this paper are thickness of the shell, thickness of the distributed attached mass, elasticity moduli of the distributed attached mass and radius of curvatures of shells. Increasing the thickness or elasticity moduli of the distributed attached mass will increase the fundamental natural frequency of the shell. The effect of the stiffness of the distributed attached mass is decreased by decreasing the radii of curvatures or increasing the thickness of the shells.     

Influence of thickness shear deformation on free vibrations of rectangular plates,cylindrical panels and cylinders of antisymmetric angle-ply construction

This paper is concerned with the influence of thickness shear deformation and rotatory inertia on the free vibrations of antisymmetric angle-ply laminated circular cylindrical panels. Two kinds of thickness shear deformable shell theories are considered. In the first one, uniformly distributed thickness shear strains through the shell thickness and, therefore, thickness shear correction factors are used. In the second theory a parabolic variation of thickness shear strains and stresses with zero values at the inner and outer shell surfaces is assumed. The analysis is mainly based on Love's approximations but, for purposes of comparison, Donnell's shallow shell approximations are also considered. For a simply supported panel, the equations of motion of the aforementioned theories, as well as of the corresponding classical theories, are solved by using Galerkin's method. For a family of graphite-epoxy angle-ply laminated plates and circular cylindrical panels, numerical results are obtained, compared and discussed and some interesting conclusions are made regarding the shell theories considered as well as the mathematical method employed.     

Free vibrational characteristics of isotropic coupled cylindrical-conical shells

This paper presents the free vibrational characteristics of isotropic coupled conical-cylindrical shells. The equations of motion for the cylindrical and conical shells are solved using two different methods. A wave solution is used to describe the displacements of the cylindrical shell, while the displacements of the conical sections are solved using a power series solution. Both Donnell-Mushtari and Flügge equations of motion are used and the limitations associated with each thin shell theory are discussed. Natural frequencies are presented for different boundary conditions. The effect of the boundary conditions and the influence of the semi-vertex cone angle are described. The results from the theoretical model presented here are compared with those obtained by previous researchers and from a finite element model.