Stability and Natural Frequencies of Functionally Graded Stringer-Reinforced Panels
Abstract
The paper presents an analysis of stability and free vibrations of rectangular functionally graded panels reinforced by a system of parallel stringers. The exact solution of the problem is illustrated for large aspect ratio panels with simply supported long edges and arbitrary boundary conditions along the short edges (hereafter the reference to an “exact solution” implies a closed-form solution in the content of the theory of plates). The spacing between the stringers and the cross sections of individual stringers can be arbitrary. In the particular case where identical stringers are equally spaced, the solution is simplified using the smeared stiffeners technique. The optimization problem concerned with the choice of stringers and their spacing in the situations where the buckling loads or fundamental frequencies are prescribed is also considered. The closed-form solution of the optimization problem is shown in the case of blade stringers.
Recommended Citation
V. Birman and L. W. Byrd, "Stability and Natural Frequencies of Functionally Graded Stringer-Reinforced Panels," Composites Part B: Engineering, vol. 39, no. 5, pp. 816 - 825, Elsevier, Jul 2008.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2007.10.009
Department(s)
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Sponsor(s)
Air Force Research Laboratory (Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio)
Keywords and Phrases
Analytical Modelling; Buckling; Functionally Graded Material; Optimization; Particle-Reinforcement; Vibration
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
1359-8368
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2008 Elsevier, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jul 2008
