Vibration Studies on Fiber Reinforced Composites–a Review

Abstract

Fiber reinforced composites materials have been much more attention in the materials system by the researchers since their unique performance in various structural applications. The addition of fiber and various chemical treatments produces the best mechanical properties of the composite material. However, several authors have described the working mechanism in mechanical composites. Recently researchers have started to investigate the free vibrational behavior of the composites and to find the suitable applications in industry. It is indeed important to represent the vibrational response of the fiber reinforced composites (FRC) toward the anti-vibration applications. Thus, an attempt was made to review the vibration behaviors on natural fiber, synthetic fiber, and filler incorporated natural/synthetic fiber composites. Discussions on the comparison of the natural frequency and damping ratio of various composites bring comprehensive knowledge on vibrational behaviors of various fiber reinforced composites.