Free vibrations of functionally graded viscoelastic cylindrical panel under various boundary conditions

Polymeric foams are new materials which prefer special mechanical and thermal properties for mechanical designers. The best mathematical model for polymeric and metallic foams is functionally graded viscoelastic (FGV) materials. So, this paper has concentrated on presenting a reliable and accurate method for free vibration of FGV panels. For this purpose, Levy-type circular cylindrical panel consisting of FGV material is modeled based on Sanders first order shear deformation type theory, as geometrical model, and linear Zener model with variable properties through the thickness, as the best constitutive relation for FGV materials. Validity and accuracy of present method are approved by comparing it with finite element in different tables. Also, effects of various geometrical and material parameters on natural frequencies and decay rate are studied. (C) 2015 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.