Abstract
Analytical solutions for cross-plied composite shells under transverse end load are presented. Based on a Saint-Venant's semi-inverse method and the theory of cylindrically orthotropic elasticity, two connected partial differential equations are developed using Lekhnitskii's stress functions. Solutions are obtained using separation of variables and solved the governing equations sequentially. Special cases of a single transversely isotropic (00 ply) shell, p = 2 and/or t = 3 occurring in a layer are also briefly derived for stress and displacement response. To illustrate the fundamental nature of the problem, detailed distributions of radial strain and stress for two layups, [90/012 and [0/90]2, with two different midradius to thickness ratios are discussed.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
