An axisymmetric cubic finite element for laminated anisotropic cylindrical shells

A new cubic finite element model which can be used for the analysis of thin or moderately thick laminated composite circular cylindrical shells is developed. This model accounts for transverse shear deformation and rotary inertia effects. Unlike conventional shell elements, this new element allows separate rotational degrees of freedom for each layer (hence giving more flexibility than models based on classical lamination theory) but does not require translational degrees of freedom beyond those necessary for a single layer. Continuity of displacements between layers is assumed but not continuity of the traction vectors.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Theoretical and Applied Mechanics

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2011

Author dc:creator

• Aggour, Hanni

Contributors dc:contributor

• Miller, Robert E.

• Applied Mechanics

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright 1994 Aggour, Hanni

Language dc:language

eng

Identifier

AAI9416334
(UMI)AAI9416334

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/21472