Nonlinear primary resonance with \(1:3:6\) internal resonances of the symmetric rectangular honeycomb sandwich panels (Q2301777)

In this paper, the nonlinear primary resonances with 1:3:6 internal resonances of the symmetric rectangular honeycomb sandwich panels with simply supported boundaries along all four edges and under transverse harmonic excitation are studied. The nonlinear governing equations of the symmetric rectangular honeycomb sandwich panel subjected to transverse excitations are derived by using Hamilton's principle and Reddy's third-order shear deformation theory. The nonlinear governing equations are discretized via the Galerkin technique. The dynamic responses of primary resonances are calculated by the homotopy analysis method. The influence of thickness-to-length ratio, width-to-length ratio and transverse excitation on the primary and super-harmonic resonant responses is discussed. Comparison studies on the forced vibration of a system with cubic non-linearity are conducted to verify the correctness and accuracy of the homotopy analysis method. Effects of thickness-to-length ratio, width-to-length ratio and transverse excitation on the nonlinear primary response are investigated for honeycomb sandwich panels.