A Review of Computational Methods for Vibroacoustic Analysis of Advanced Material Structures

Abstract

The present work instigates a systematic literature review (SLR) methodology to highlight the most important studies and research progress on the vibration-induced sound radiation responses of laminated, sandwich composite, and functionally graded material (FGM) structures. It appraises the primary advances in computational methodologies, emphasizing the various mid-plane kinematics adopted and diverse schemes implemented for acquiring the vibroacoustic responses with and without considering environmental effects. The significant observations and research gaps where further research is needed for a more accurate estimation of the sound radiation characteristics of these advanced structures are outlined. The present review aims to put forward a broad perspective of the state-of-the-art related to structural–acoustic characteristics of composite and FGM plates and shells, specifically in hostile environments, to draw future research aspects.