Vibration Characteristics of Multi-Wall Carbon Nanotubes (MWCNT) Reinforced 3D-Fiber Metal Laminates (3D-FML)

Abstract

Uncontrolled vibration in mechanical systems results in undesirable noise and may cause the eventual mechanical failure of the system. This paper explores the parameters that govern and affect the frequency response of a novel 3D-fiber metal laminate (3D-FML). Specifically, the frequency response of the 3D-FML is evaluated and its vibration response is enhanced by an effective solution. The results obtained by the various approaches are presented and compared to the results obtained by a traditional approach. Moreover, the damping of the system could be enhanced quite significantly, up to 3.49 times, when only 1 wt% multi-wall carbon nanotubes was used to reinforce the system.