Axisymmetric Divergence of Ring-Stiffened Composite Cylindrical Shells Subject to Axial Compression

Author

Victor Birman, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFollow

Abstract

Static aeroelastic instability of structures, which is also called divergence, represents an important theoretical and practical problem. Divergence of composite structures has been intensively studied due to increasing utilization of composite materials in the aerospace industry. In this paper, axisymmetric divergence of simply supported, internally ring-reinforced composite shells is considered. The shell is subject to an air flow, directed parallel to the shell axis, and to static axial loading. The analytical conditions of divergence are obtained both for discrete ring stiffeners and based on the smeared stiffeners technique.

Recommended Citation

V. Birman, "Axisymmetric Divergence of Ring-Stiffened Composite Cylindrical Shells Subject to Axial Compression," Journal of Applied Mechanics, Transactions ASME, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Jan 1988.

The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3173752

Department(s)

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Document Type

Article - Journal

Document Version

Citation

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text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 1988 American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Jan 1988