Vibration characteristics analysis of composite floating rafts for marine structure based on modal superposition theory

Abstract

Abstract Composite materials have become a research hotspot in the field of vibration and noise reduction for their high strength, high damping, and other outstanding mechanical properties in recent years. In this paper, the effect of laminated materials on the dynamic performance of floating rafts is investigated based on modal superposition theory using the finite element method. The detailed derivation of the modal superposition theory was made, and taking T700 fiber-reinforced composite material as an example the damping effect of the floating raft structure in three cases was discussed: whether the composite material is laid or not, different layup angles, and different layup positions. The research shows that laying composite materials can improve damping effect of the floating raft and the changes in both the laying angle and the laying position will affect its dynamic performance. Moreover, the damping performance of the structure is inversely correlated with its stiffness within a certain range.