Anisotropic Curved Panel Analysis,

Abstract

An analysis of laminated composite cylindrically curved shells has been formulated and incorporated into digital computer procedure SS8. Many discrete effects were considered, including ring and stringer stiffening, by implementing a Rayleigh Ritz energy analysis. The procedure solves static deflection, buckling, and natural frequency problems. The results of an extensive experimental program for graphite epoxy and boron epoxy shells are included.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1973
Accession Number
ADA309250

Entities

People

  • D. J. Wilkins

Organizations

  • General Dynamics

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Composite Materials
  • Computer Programs
  • Geometry
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Measurement
  • Mechanics
  • Metal Matrix Composites
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Resonant Frequency
  • Shear Modulus
  • Stiffness
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Fixtures

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Reinforced Composite Materials
  • Structural Dynamics.