Manual for Structural Stability Analysis of Sandwich Plates and Shells.

Abstract

The basic objective of this study was to develop and compile a manual which would include practical and up-to-date methods for analyzing the structural stability of sandwich plates and shells for typical loading conditions which might be encountered in aerospace applications. The methods proposed for use would include known analytical approaches as modified for correlation with applicable test data. The data presented here covers recommended design equations and curves for a wide range of structural configurations and loading condition including combined loads. In a number of cases, actual test data points are included on the design curves to substantiate the recommendations made. For those items where little or no test data exists the basic analytical approach is presented along with the notation that this represented the 'test available' data and should be used with some caution and judgment until substantiated by test.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1969
Accession Number
ADA310684

Entities

People

  • E. E. Spier
  • G. W. Smith
  • R. T. Sullins

Organizations

  • General Dynamics

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Bending Moments
  • Elastic Properties
  • Engineering
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Geometry
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Mechanical Working
  • Mechanics
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Plastic Properties
  • Sandwich Panels
  • Shear Modulus
  • Shear Properties
  • Spacecraft
  • Stiffness
  • Stress Strain Relations
  • Tensile Strength

Readers

  • Business Analytics
  • Structural Dynamics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space