Future Directions and Challenges in Shell Stability AnalysisAn answer is sought to the question of today, in 1997, after so many years of concentrated research effort in designing buckling critical thin walled shells, why one cannot do any better than using the rather conservative Lower Bound Design Philosophy of the sixties. It will be shown that with the establishment of Initial Imperfection Data Banks and the introduction of Probabilistic Design Procedures one has a viable alternative, that when used judiciously, may lead to improved shell design recommendations.
Document ID
19980019016
Acquisition Source
Langley Research Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Arbocz, Johann (Technische Hogeschool Delft, Netherlands)
Date Acquired
August 17, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1998
Publication Information
Publication: Stability Analysis of Plates and Shells