Modeling the Dynamic Response Of Multilayer Plates with Shear Thickening Fluids by Alyssa M. Bennett A dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment Of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering) in the University of Michigan 2019 Doctoral Committee Professor Nickolas Vlahopoulos, Chair Dr. Matthew Castanier, United States Army Professor Pingsha Dong Professor Bogdan Epureanu Associate Professor Kevin Maki