The behavior of sandwich structures of isotropic and composite materials

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The behavior of sandwich structures of isotropic and composite materials

Jack R. Vinson

Technomic Pub. Co., c1999

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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The Behavior of Sandwich Structures of Isotropic and Composite Materials presents the mathematics, descriptions, and analytical techniques in the growing field of sandwich structures. From a background in sandwich structures to thermoelastic problems of sandwich structures and sandwich shell theory, the book provides the knowledge needed to analyze, design, and optimize various sandwich structures. As one would expect from a book on sandwich structures, this volume discusses special failure modes such as face wrinkling and core shear instability. Coverage includes not only honeycomb cores, but also foam, web, and truss cores. An important topic in composite structure design, optimization is explored in two chapters on sandwich plates and sandwich shells. The author presents the optimization techniques in closed form and the methods are applicable to material selection and geometric design. The book also contains a set of problems and references at the end of each chapter. This text is ideal for engineers-in-training, as well as practical engineers who desire a comprehensive understanding of sandwich structures technology.

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SANDWICH STRUCTURES: ORIGINS, ADVANTAGES, AND USES Description of Various Sandwich ConstructionsAdvantages of Sandwich Construction over Construction Monocoque Thin Walled ConstructionOrigins of Sandwich ConstructionUses of Sandwich ConstructionPresent Approach to AnalysisProblemsReferencesANISTROPIC ELASTICITY AND COMPOSITE LAMINATE THEORYIntroductionDerivation of the Anisotropic Elastic Stiffness and Compliance MatricesThe Physical Meaning of the Components of the Orthotropic Elasticity TensorMethods to Obtain Composite Elastic Properties from Fiber and Matrix PropertiesThermal and Hygrothermal ConsiderationsTime-Temperature Effects on Composite MaterialsHigh Strain Rate Effects on Material PropertiesLaminae of Composite MaterialsLaminate Analysis[A], [B], and [D] Stiffness Matrices for a Mid-Plane Symmetric Sandwich StructurePiezoelectric EffectsProblemsReferencesDERIVATION OF THE GOVERNING EQUATIONS FOR SANDWICH PLATES (PANELS)IntroductionPlate Equilibrium EquationsThe Bending of Composite Material Laminated and/or Sandwich Plates: Classical Theory Classical Plate Theory Boundary ConditionsAnalysis of Composite Materials Laminated and/or Sandwich Panels Including Transverse Shear Deformation EffectsBoundary Conditions for a Plate Using the Refined Plate TheoryLaminated or Sandwich Plate on an Elastic FoundationLaminated or Sandwich Plates Subjected to Dynamic LoadsProblems ReferencesBEAMS, COLUMNS, AND RODS OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS Development of Classical Beam TheorySome Simplified Sandwich-Beam SolutionsEigenvalue Problems of Sandwich Beams: Natural Vibrations and Elastic StabilityOther ConsiderationsProblemsReferencesENERGY METHODS FOR SANDWICH STRUCTURESIntroductionTheorem of Minimum Potential EnergyAnalysis of a Beam in Bending Using the Theorem of Minimum Potential EnergyRe

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