Structural durability of stiffened composite shellsThe durability of a stiffened composite cylindrical shell panel is investigated under several loading conditions. An integrated computer code is utilized for the simulation of load induced structural degradation. Damage initiation, growth, and accumulation up to the stage of propagation to fracture and included in the computational simulation. Results indicate significant differences in the degradation paths for different loading cases. Effects of combined loading on structural durability and ultimate structural strength of a stiffened shell are assessed.
Document ID
19920051945
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Minnetyan, Levon (NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Rivera, James M. (Clarkson University Potsdam, NY, United States)
Murthy, Pappu L. N. (NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Chamis, Christos C. (NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Date Acquired
August 15, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1992
Subject Category
Structural Mechanics
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 92-2244Report Number: AIAA PAPER 92-2244
Meeting Information
Meeting: AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference