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Damping characteristics of composite materials and structures

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This paper presents an overview of experimental and analytical approaches that have been used to characterize damping properties of composite materials and structures, with emphasis on polymer composites. A discussion of damping mechanisms operating in composites is followed by a review of several experimental methods for measuring damping. A summary of analytical models for predicting damping at both the micromechanical and macromechanical levels is presented and comments on ways of improving and optimizing damping in composites are offered.

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Gibson, R.F. Damping characteristics of composite materials and structures. JMEP 1, 11–20 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02650027

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