Sensitivity of Composite Structure with Directional Properties of Annular Three-Layered Plate Mechanically and Thermally Loaded

Abstract

Abstract Paper presents the sensitivity of the three-layered plate structure on the acting of mechanical and thermal loads. The cases of the annular plates, whose individual layers: facings and core have homogeneous building and/or heterogeneous one expressed by the variable material properties in radial direction have been examined. Numerical investigations have been carried out modelling the select examples of plate structure with the use of the finite element method. Plate is loaded in the plane of facings or is subjected to the flat temperature field. The evaluation of the structure sensitivity has been carried out analysing the values of critical loads or critical temperatures and corresponding with them buckling modes. Numerous results presented in diagrams create the image of plate behaviours, show responses of plate structure and indicate on the means of structure designs, which can fulfil the expected conditions of plate work.