The Dynamics of Composite Cylindrical Shells

2000 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. N. Palazotto ◽  
S. K. Naboulsi ◽  
A. E. Forral
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Cylindrical Shells ◽  
Higher Order ◽  
Point Load ◽  
Finite Element Formulation ◽  
Element Formulation ◽  
Shear Theory ◽  
Chaotic Nature ◽  
Collapse Behavior ◽  
Composite Cylindrical Shells

Abstract The dynamic collapse behavior of composite cylindrical shells subjected to a transverse point load is considered. The behavior of undamped cylindrical shells are analyzed with a finite element formulation that incorporates all nonlinear Green’s strain terms in the in-plane, directions. A higher order shear theory is also incorporated in the formulation. Characterizations of the chaotic nature of the post collapsed shell are also explored.

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