INVESTIGATING THE EFFECT OF DELAMINATION-INDUCED FRICTIONAL CONTACT ON THE DYNAMIC BEHAVIOR OF LAMINATE STRUCTURES

The objective of this study is to further investigate the relation between modal damping and interlaminar delamination, aiming to establish modal damping as a reliable and effective damage index for detecting and assessing the presence and severity of delamination in laminated structures. The findings of this research are expected to contribute to the development of improved damage detection techniques, design strategies, and mitigation approaches for enhancing the performance and durability of laminate structures. By gaining insights into the friction-damping mechanism and its impact on the overall dynamic response, this study aims to provide valuable knowledge for engineers and researchers working on non-destructive damage detection methods (especially delamination) in laminated structures.