Nondimensional Parameters and Equations for Buckling of Symmetrically LaminatedThin Elastic Shallow Shells

摘要

A method of deriving nondimensional equations and identifying the fundamentalparameters associated with bifurcation buckling of anisotropic shells subjected to combined loads is presented. The procedure and rationale used to obtain useful nondimensional forms of the transverse equilibrium and compatibility equations for buckling are presented. Fundamental parameters are identified that represent the importance of both membrane and bending orthotropy and anisotropy on the results.