Optimum structural design of composites is a research subject that has drawn the attention
of many researchers for more than 40 years with a growing interest. In this study, a review of …

This study deals with the optimisation of hybrid composite drive shafts operating at
subcritical or supercritical speeds, using a genetic algorithm. A formulation for the flexural …

Helicopter power transmission systems consist of aluminum drive shafts which are
connected together with flexible couplers to accommodate misalignment and hanger …

This paper presents an experimental-analytical study on the active tuning of composite
beams using shape memory alloy (SMA) wires. Two graphite-epoxy composite beams with …

This paper summarizes research on dynamics of composite shafts, with an objective to
develop light weight rotor systems. A review of available literature post-1996 is presented …

This paper studies the stability behavior of a rotating composite shaft subjected to axial
compressive loads using finite element method. The laminated composite shaft is modeled …

The damping in a carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) laminate is greater than that which
occurs in most metallic materials. In the supercritical regime, the damping can trigger …

The measured torsional buckling load of Graphite/Epoxy shafts is found in good agree ment
with theoretical predictions based on a general shell theory that includes elastic cou pling …

The objective of this study is to analyze the dynamic behavior of composite shafts with
particular interest on estimation of damping. The composite shafts have been chosen as …

Flexible matrix composites (FMCs) consist of low modulus elastomers such as
polyurethanes which are reinforced with high-stiffness continuous fibers such as carbon …