Nonlinear Response of Laminated Cylindrical Shell Panels Subjected to Thermomechanical Loads
Publication: Journal of Engineering Mechanics
Volume 132, Issue 10
Abstract
The nonlinear response of multi-layered composite cylindrical shell panels subjected to thermomechanical loads are studied in this article. The structural model is based on the first order shear deformation theory incorporating geometric nonlinearities. The nonlinear equilibrium paths are traced using the arc-length control algorithm within the framework of finite element method. Hashin’s failure criterion has been adopted to predict the first-ply failure of cylindrical laminates. Both temperature independent and temperature dependent elastic properties are considered in the analysis. Specific numerical results are reported to show the effect of radius-to-span ratio, thickness-to-span ratio, laminate stacking sequence, and boundary condition on stability characteristics of laminated cylindrical shell panels subjected to combined thermal and mechanical transverse loads.
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Journal of Engineering Mechanics
Volume 132 • Issue 10 • October 2006
Pages: 1088 - 1095
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© 2006 ASCE.
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Received: Mar 4, 2005
Accepted: Feb 10, 2006
Published online: Oct 1, 2006
Published in print: Oct 2006
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Note. Associate Editor: Hayder A. Rasheed
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