Abstract
The nonlinear flexural vibration behaviour of cylindrical shells has received considerable attention to date. It is pointed out that, although in a well-known reference case there seems to be a reasonable agreement, there are unresolved discrepancies between the results obtained by different authors. In the present paper, the problem is studied using various analytical–numerical models with different levels of accuracy and complexity. The frequency–amplitude curves from the different analysis models developed are compared both for isotropic shells and for an orthotropic composite shell. Secondary modes can play an important role. In more complicated cases modal interactions may significantly influence the nonlinear vibration behaviour, and the results obtained strongly depend on the analysis model chosen.
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