1st Edition

Mechanics Of Composite Structures

By V.V. Vasiliev Copyright 1993

    This book compiles techniques used to analyze composite structural elements ranging from beams through plates to stiffened shells. The content is suitable for graduate-level students with a basic background in mechanics of composite materials. Moreover, this book will be placed in an active spot on the bookshelves of composite structures designers as well as researchers.

    INTRODUCTION TO STRUCTURAL PROPERTIES OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS
    Fibers
    Matrix Materials
    Structural Features and Mechanical Properties of Composite Materials
    Elastic Properties of Composite Ply
    Elastic Properties of Angle-Ply Laminate

    EQUATIONS OF COMPOSITE STRUCTURE MECHANICS
    Equations of the Elasticity of Theory for an Orthotropic Medium in Orthogonal Curvilinear Coordinates
    Preliminary Analysis - Basic Assumptions
    Equations of Engineering Mechanics for Thin-Walled Composite Structures
    General and Simplified Forms of Governing Equations and Boundary Conditions
    Composite Structures of Variable Thickness
    Hygrothermal Effects
    Nonlinear Stress-Strain Behavior of Composite Materials
    Geometric Nonlinearity
    Buckling
    Dynamic Response

    COMPOSITE BEAMS, COLUMNS, AND RINGS
    Governing Equations for Laminated Beams
    Lateral Bending
    Buckling Under Axial Compression
    Dynamic Behaviour
    Circular Rings

    THIN-WALLED BEAMS
    Single-Cell Beams
    Beams with Open Cross-Section Contour
    Analysis of Thin-Walled Beams with Multi-Cell Cross-Section Contour

    COMPOSITE PANELS AND PLATES
    Equations of the Theory of Laminated Plates
    Symmetrically Laminated Panels
    Generally Laminated Plates
    Axisymmetric Deformation of Circular Plates and Disks

    CIRCULAR CYLINDRICAL SHELLS
    Equations of the Theory of Circular Cylindrical Orthotropic Shells
    Circular Cylindrical Shells with Stress-Strain State Independent of Longitudinal Coordinate
    Axisymmetric Deformation of Cirular Cylindrical Shells
    General Case of Circular Cylindrical Shell Loading: Solutions in the Form of Trigonometric Series
    Simplified Theories of Circular Cylindrical Shells
    Buckling of Circular Cylindrical Shells
    Circular Cylindrical Shell Vibrations
    Buckling and Vibrations of Circular Cylindrical Panels

    AXISYMMETRIC DEFORMATION OF SHELLS OF REVOLUTION
    Governing Equations
    Linear Membrane Theory
    Boundary-Layer Theory
    Composite Pressure Vessels

    Biography

    V.V. Vasiliev