Stability and Vibrations of Thin-Walled Composite Structures presents engineering and academic knowledge on the stability (buckling and post buckling) and vibrations of thin walled composite structures like columns, plates, and stringer stiffened plates and shells, which form the basic structures of the aeronautical and space sectors.
Currently, this knowledge is dispersed in several books and manuscripts, covering all aspects of composite materials. The book enables both engineers and academics to locate valuable, up-to-date knowledge on buckling and vibrations, be it analytical or experimental, and use it for calculations or comparisons. The book is also useful as a textbook for advanced-level graduate courses.
Table of Contents:
Introduction to composite materials
Sandwich structures
Classical, FSDT and advanced theories
Stability of Composite Columns and Plates
Vibration of Composite Columns and Plates
Dynamic Buckling of Composite Columns and Plates
Stability of Composite Shell Type Structures
Vibrations of Composite Shell Type Structures
Stability of Composite Stringer Stiffened Panels
The Influence of Initial geometric Imperfections on Composite Shell Stability
Non-destructive methods to assess buckling of thin walled composite structures
Test results on stability and vibrations of composite columns
Test results on stability and vibrations of composite plates
Test results on stability and vibrations of stringer stiffened composite panels
Test results on stability and vibrations of composite shells
Computational aspects for stability and vibrations of thin walled composite structures
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