Finite Element Analysis to Determine Effect of Thickness Ratio on the Slip Damping Of Jointed Aluminium Cantilever Beams

Abstract

The main aim of this thesis is to investigate the effect of thickness ratio on the damping ofcantilever beams jointed with rivets undergoing free vibration. The thickness ratios considered are 1, 1.5 and 2. The material used is Aluminum. Modeling is done in Creo. Static, Modal and harmonic analysis is performed in Ansys. Theoretical calculations are done to determine the damping ratio.