Laminated Shells
摘要
This chapter is devoted to the static and dynamic behaviour of laminated shells, i.e. thin curved layered surface structures. After an introduction to shells in general, the so-called membrane theory of layered shells is discussed, i.e. the state in which a shell essentially transfers its loads through membrane force flows. This is followed by the general consideration of the so-called bending theory, i.e. the state that arises in shells when moment and shear force flows are taken into account. These considerations are later extended to layered cross-ply cylindrical shells within the framework of Classical Laminated Plate Theory (CLPT) and First-Order Shear Deformation Theory (FSDT). After a brief consideration of sandwich shells, vibrations and buckling of layered circular cylindrical shells are discussed before this chapter concludes with the analysis of the postbuckling behaviour of circular cylindrical shells. The analysis of shell structures is the subject of a number of textbooks, a selection of which is included in the reference list at the end of this chapter and which the reader can consult for deeper information.