A simplified modal analysis of a single lap bonded joint using the macro-element technique

Modal analyses are essential steps in structural design. Simple and quick numerical procedures design tools for modal dynamic analysis of bonded joints would be an attractive option to increase the efficiency process its early phases. This paper offers a simple tool dedicated single lap with balanced unbalanced adherends various boundary conditions. Based on macro-element technique developed Taylor expansion power series, this gives all develop mass matrix associated macro-element. The has been so far 1D-bar 1D-beam kinematic frameworks. results obtained Finite Element give similar results.