Dynamic properties of an axially moving sandwich beam with magnetorheological fluid core

Abstract

Dynamic properties and vibration suppression capabilities of an axially moving sandwich beam with a magnetorheological fluid core were investigated in this study. The stress–strain relationship for the magnetorheological fluid was described by a complex shear modulus using linear viscoelasticity theory. First, the dynamic model of an axially moving magnetorheological fluid beam was derived based on Hamilton’s principle. Then, the natural frequency of the sandwich beam for the first mode was determined. Later, the effects of the speed of the axial movement, axial force, applied magnetic field, skin–core thickness ratio, and their combination on the dynamic properties of the sandwich beam with a magnetorheological fluid core were investigated. It was found that these parameters have significant effects on the dynamic properties of the sandwich beam. Moreover, the results indicate that the active control ability of magnetic field has been influenced by the axial force, moving speed, and increasing skin–core thickness ratio.