Stability and Vibrations of Thin-Walled Composite Structures

Stability and Vibrations of Thin-Walled Composite Structures presents engineering and academic knowledge on the stability (buckling and post buckling) and vibrations of thin walled composite structures like columns, plates, and stringer stiffened plates and shells, which form the basic structures of the aeronautical and space sectors.

Currently, this knowledge is dispersed in several books and manuscripts, covering all aspects of composite materials. The book enables both engineers and academics to locate valuable, up-to-date knowledge on buckling and vibrations, be it analytical or experimental, and use it for calculations or comparisons. The book is also useful as a textbook for advanced-level graduate courses.

1. Introduction to composite materials 2. Sandwich structures 3. Classical, FSDT and advanced theories 4. Stability of Composite Columns and Plates 5. Vibration of Composite Columns and Plates 6. Dynamic Buckling of Composite Columns and Plates 7. Stability of Composite Shell Type Structures 8. Vibrations of Composite Shell Type Structures 9. Stability of Composite Stringer Stiffened Panels 10. The Influence of Initial geometric Imperfections on Composite Shell Stability 11. Non-destructive methods to assess buckling of thin walled composite structures 12. Test results on stability and vibrations of composite columns 13. Test results on stability and vibrations of composite plates 14. Test results on stability and vibrations of stringer stiffened composite panels 15. Test results on stability and vibrations of composite shells 16. Computational aspects for stability and vibrations of thin walled composite structures