Stochastic frequency analysis of laminated composite plate with curvilinear fiber

Abstract

This paper addresses the influence of material and fabrication uncertainties on natural frequencies of curvilinear fiber laminate. Material properties and fiber orientation are considered uncertain. The sensitivity of input parameters to natural frequencies is obtained using high-dimensional model representation tool, and the results are compared with Monte Carlo simulation. This sensitivity pattern is established through various parametric studies. Highly sensitive parameters are identified and analyzed. Further stochastic analysis of natural frequencies of curvilinear fiber laminate is performed using polynomial neural network. The accuracy and efficiency of polynomial neural network are compared and conclusions are drawn.