Issue 49

A. Bendada et alii, Frattura ed Integrità Strutturale, 49 (2019) 655-665; DOI: 10.3221/IGF-ESIS.49.59 661 Initial comparative study Tab. 9 shows the mode shapes achieved via experimental modal analysis and finite element analysis. Mode Experimental Modal Analysis Finite Element Analysis 1 st : Torsion 2 nd : Bending 3 rd : Bending 4 th : Coupling 5 th : Coupling Table 9 : Experimental and numerical mode shapes for a completely free honeycomb sandwich panel.