Collapse of composite tubes under end momentsThe Reissner (1959) approximate closed-form solution of the collapse of isotropic tubes subject to end moments is presently extended to encompass specially orthotropic material. This closed-form solution is verified via extensive nonlinear FEM analysis of the collapse of long tubes under applied end-moments; the radius/thickness value and composite layup ranges are representative of space-station truss framework designs. The FEM analysis validates the assumption of an inextensional deformation of the cylindrical cross-section, as well as the approximation of the material as specially orthotropic.
Document ID
19920051839
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Stockwell, Alan E. (Lockheed Engineering and Sciences Co. Hampton, VA, United States)
Cooper, Paul A. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 15, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1992
Subject Category
Structural Mechanics
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 92-2389
Meeting Information
Meeting: AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference