The model of the first-order natural frequency degradation in FRP
composites considering damage evolution under random vibration loading
Abstract
Based on the different failure modes of FRP composites under random
vibration fatigue loading, FRP composites are categorized into brittle
and ductile types. The study summarizes the damage evolution patterns of
these two types of FRP composites under random vibration fatigue
loading, with matrix cracking and delamination being the primary damage
modes. A new model is proposed to describe the degradation of natural
frequency in FRP composites under random vibration fatigue loading,
quantitatively accounting for the effects of different damage modes on
natural frequency reduction. The applicability of the model is validated
using random vibration fatigue test data from two materials of different
characteristics: 2D woven ceramic matrix C/SiC composites and 2D woven
glass fiber resin-based composites. The results indicate that this model
accurately describes the natural frequency degradation behavior of FRP
composites under random vibration fatigue loading.