Simplified Design Techniques for Laminated Cylindrical Pressure Vessels under Stiffness and Strength Constraints

  • Hisao Fukunaga
    National Aerospace Laboratory 7-44-1, Jindaiji-higashi Chofu, Tokyo 182 JAPAN
  • Tsu-Wei Chou
    Center for Composite Materials and Department of Mechanical Engineering University of Delaware Newark, DE 19716

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<jats:p> This paper treats the optimum design of graphite/epoxy laminated composite cylindrical pressure vessels under stiffness and strength constraints based upon the membrane theory. Stiffness constraints are specified as strain conditions both in the axial and circumferential directions. Tsai-Wu failure criterion is used for determining a first-ply-failure strength. The stiffness and strength characteristics of the laminate are discussed based upon the concept of lamination parameters. For small values of allowable axial and circumferential strains, the strain (or stiffness) condition is critical, while for large values of allowable strains the strength condition is critical. The optimal laminate configurations are determined for the various kinds of strain and strength constraints. </jats:p>

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