Strength Optimization for Cylindrical Shells of Laminated Composites

Chun‐Cheih Chao, C. T. Sun, Severino L. Koh

Journal of Composite Materials · 1975 · 18 citations · 6 references

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Abstract

Optimum fiber orientations in symmetrically laminated cylindrical shells under combined loadings are investigated. The theory of maximum work is used as the strength criterion. A modified golden section method is employed for the optimization. The glass-epoxy composite is taken for numerical examples.

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