Large Thermal Deflection Analysis of Composite Plates Using Finite Strip Method

In the current paper, a new semi-energy finite strip method is developed based on the concept of first order shear deformation theory (FSDT) in order to attempt the post-buckling solution for relatively thick composite plates subjected to uniform end-shortening. The main advantage of the semi-energy finite strip method (FSM) is that it is based on the closed form solution of von Karman’s compatibility equation in order to derive the analytical shape functions for the in-plane displacements fields. The developed finite strip method is applied to analyze the post buckling behavior of a relatively thick anti-symmetric cross-ply composite plate with clamped out-of-plane boundary conditions at its loaded ends. The results are discussed in detail and compared with those obtained from finite element method (FEM) of analysis. The study of the results has provided confidence in the validity and capability of the developed finite strip in handling post-buckling problem of relatively thick laminated plates.

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Experimental and numerical investigation of stiffener effects on buckling strength of composite laminates with circular cutout

Journal of Composite Materials ◽

10.1177/0021998319874101 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 54 (9) ◽

pp. 1141-1160 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

T Shojaee ◽

B Mohammadi ◽

R Madoliat

Keyword(s):

Composite Laminates ◽

Composite Plates ◽

Nonlinear Buckling ◽

Perforated Plates ◽

Finite Strip ◽

Strip Method ◽

Finite Strip Method ◽

Buckling Behavior ◽

Efficient Prediction ◽

Circular Cutout

In the notched structures, to achieve maximum buckling resistance in comparison with structural weight, the optimal design of a stiffener is very important. In this research, after a review of the existing literature, nonlinear buckling behavior of composite plates containing the cutout with three different designs of stringer was investigated. The considered stiffeners are planer, longitudinal, and ring types. The buckling experiments were carried out on the stiffened plates containing a circular notch. Moreover, to achieve an efficient prediction of the buckling in the stiffened laminate with the hole, a finite strip method is developed based on the Airy stress function and von Karman’s large deformation equations. Studies show that there is a good agreement between the postbuckling behaviors derived from developed finite strip method with experimental results. Fast convergence of the considered finite strip method compared with the finite element results shows its efficiency for prediction of buckling behavior in laminated composites. The results show that the buckling load-bearing capacities of perforated plates with a longitudinal and planer stiffener are higher compared with the other stiffener, respectively. The detailed parametric study on the effects of thickness of the plate and stiffener and opening diameter on buckling behavior was performed using experiments and modeling.

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