Computational semi-analytical method for the 3D elasticity bending solution of laminated composite and sandwich doubly-curved shells

Monge, J.C.; Mantari, J.L.; Arciniega, R.A.

doi:10.1016/j.engstruct.2020.110938

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“…On the other hand, it is possible to derive a closed-form solution if some simplifications are taken into account [59][60][61][62][63]. In addition, some applications of practical interest can be examined with an infinite series expansion of each unknown variable [64][65][66][67]. It should be noted that exact solutions for simply supported layered structures are typically adopted to check the accuracy of the numerical solution.…”

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On the Importance of the Recovery Procedure in the Semi-Analytical Solution for the Static Analysis of Curved Laminated Panels: Comparison with 3D Finite Elements

Tornabene,

Viscoti,

Dimitri

2024

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The manuscript presents an efficient semi-analytical solution with three-dimensional capabilities for the evaluation of the static response of laminated curved structures subjected to general external loads. A two-dimensional model is presented based on the Equivalent Single Layer (ESL) approach, where the displacement field components are described with a generalized formulation based on a higher-order expansion along the thickness direction. The fundamental equations are derived from the Hamiltonian principle, and the solution is found by means of Navier’s approach. Then, an efficient recovery procedure, derived from the three-dimensional elasticity equations and based on the Generalized Differential Quadrature (GDQ) method, is adopted for the derivation of the three-dimensional solution. Some examples of investigation are presented, where the numerical predictions of refined three-dimensional Finite-Element-based models are matched with a high level of accuracy. The model is validated for both straight and curved panels, taking into account different lamination schemes and load shapes. Furthermore, it is shown that the numerical solution to the elasticity problem in the recovery procedure is determining and accurately predicting the three-dimensional static response of the doubly-curved shell solid.

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