Damping (Mechanics)--Analysis

This thesis develops an approach for predicting the
loss factors and natural frequencies of circular plates with
partial and complete viscoelastic damping surface
treatments. Plates with fixed and simply supported edges
were considered. The analysis is based on an energy
approach to the free vibration of plates. Results predicted
were compared with those obtained experimentally by Lopes.
Both the experimental and analytical studies clearly
indicate that substantial amounts of material and added
weight can be saved by using partial damping surface
treatments.