Geometric Design of Composite Cylindrical Characterization Specimens.

Abstract

A procedure is outlined to determine the proper geometry of anisotropic and laminated cylinders such that elastic stress gradients can be reduced to a predetermined limit. The approach consists of combining a modified plane strain elasticity solution with shell theory. Parametric studies on materials possessing high and low degrees of anisotropy indicate general guidelines for proper tube geometry for precise characterization under simulated laboratory loading and clamping conditions. (Author, modified-PL)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1970
Accession Number
AD0717700

Entities

People

  • J. M. Whitney
  • N. J. Pagano

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Anisotropy
  • Buildings And Structures
  • Composite Materials
  • Elastic Properties
  • Geometry
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Research Facilities

Readers

  • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanics of Materials.
  • Structural Dynamics.