Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
integrated composite reinforcement, plywood panels, lightweight structures, viscoelastic damping layer
College
Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology
Department
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Abstract
Composite reinforced plywood can be used in lightweight structures as well as high performance sporting equipment such as skis, skateboards and snowboards. Composite skins are adhered to the wood core to increase the stiffness of the plywood with very little addition in weight. The possibility exists to use a viscoelastic damping layer as the adhesive to increase adhesion strength between the composite skins and the plywood and create passive constrained layer damping in the composite reinforced plywood. This research investigated the damping performance of composite reinforced plywood using a viscoelastic adhesive.
Recommended Citation
Steurer, Keith and Fonseca, Dr. Fernando
(2014)
"Integrated Composite Reinforcement and Passive Damping of Plywood Panels,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2014:
Iss.
1, Article 75.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2014/iss1/75