Structural characterization and structural/material similitude of hybrid composite tubes /

behavior of a composite tube subjected to dynamic loads and

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Liggett, Glade Michael, 1972-
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1996.
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Online Access:Link to OAKTrust copy
Description
Summary:behavior of a composite tube subjected to dynamic loads and
but also on constituent properties and the location and
Composites offer dramatically high stiffness to weight and
composites, these scaling laws depend not just on geometry,
designer to add selectively stiffer, more costly fibers where
easily can be verified using tubes which are easier to test
forces induced by wave and current interaction. A closed
form, shear deformable shell code is developed to capture the
high specific strength, composites offer the unique feature
increase the functionality of composites by allowing the
loads and finite element analysis is used to determine the
multiple fiber types exist in a single matrix, further
of being tailorable to the design. Hybrid composites, where
on the structural behavior of hybrid composite tubes when
or have already been tested.
orientation of the constituents in the system. Through
pressure loads. Scaling methods by means of
similitude, the behavior of tubes which cannot be tested
strain state of hybrid composite tubes under axisymmetric
strength to weight ratios which make them very desirable for
structural/material similitude are also studied. For
subjected to internal pressure, axial tension, and dynamic
the stresses are more critical and add less costly fibers
use in offshore structures in deep water. In addition to
where the stresses are less critical. This research focuses
Item Description:"Major subject: Mechanical Engineering".
Vita.
Physical Description:ix, 120 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Also available online.
Issued also on microfiche from Lange Micrographics.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.