Nonlinear Impact Analysis of Laminated Cylindrical and Doubly Curved Shells
Abstract
The nonlinear impact response of laminated composite cylindrical and doubly curved shells is analyzed using a modified Hertzian contact law. A finite element model is developed based on Sander's shell theory and includes shear deformation effects and nonlinearity due to large deflection. A nine noded isoparametric quadrilateral element is used to model the curved shell. The nonlinear time dependent equations are solved using an iterative scheme and Newmark's method. Numerical results for the contact force and center deflection histories are presented for various impactor conditions, shell geometry and boundary conditions.
Recommended Citation
K. Chandrashekhara and T. Schroeder, "Nonlinear Impact Analysis of Laminated Cylindrical and Doubly Curved Shells," Journal of Composite Materials, SAGE Publications, Jan 1994.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1177/002199839502901604
Department(s)
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
0021-9983
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 1994 SAGE Publications, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jan 1994
