Abstract
The study of the buckling behavior of large shell structures through full-size tests can be complex and expensive. Therefore, scaled structures are often preferred to investigate the buckling behavior efficiently. However, it can be difficult to design scaled structures that are representative of the full-scale structures. Herein, an analytical scaling methodology for compression-loaded sandwich composite cylinders based on the nondimensionalization of the buckling equations is presented. The methodology is used to develop scaled configurations that show a similar buckling response. Both the baseline and the scaled configurations are verified by finite-element analysis. Limitations of the methodology are discussed and are a result of neglecting the flexural anisotropy and the transverse shear compliance.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | AIAA/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials |
Publisher | American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc. (AIAA) |
Number of pages | 14 |
Edition | 210049 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781624105326 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2018 |
Event | AIAA/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, 2018 - Kissimmee, United States Duration: 8 Jan 2018 → 12 Jan 2018 |
Conference
Conference | AIAA/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, 2018 |
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Country/Territory | United States |
City | Kissimmee |
Period | 8/01/18 → 12/01/18 |