Abstract

A generalization and numerical implementation is presented of the Stein-Hedgepeth (1961) continuum theory for the analysis of partly wrinkled membranes, such as the tensioned membrane surfaces which are found in spacecraft structural components. The approach has its basis in experimental observations showing that when wrinkles develop in a membrane parallel to the x direction, the associated overall contraction in the y direction exceeds that predicted by the Poisson's ratio effect.

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