Abstract: The static response of isotropic reinforced panels in nonuniform thermal fields is discussed. The effects of temperature on material properties are included into consideration. The governing ...

Abstract: Thermal dynamic problems of circular cylindrical composite shells reinforced in the axial and circumferential directions and subject to variations of temperature are considered. Nonlinear governing ...

Abstract: Nonlinear bending deformations of generally laminated circular cylindrical shells subjected to an axisymmetric radial pressure, axial loading, and torsion are considered. Deformations of such shells ...

Abstract: The paper presents a methodology that can be employed in numerical and analytical analyses of composite plates subjected to the action of a laser beam. The problem is related both to protection of composite components of ...

Abstract: This article presents a review of constitutive theories, mechanics, and structural applications of shape memory alloys. Although these materials possess a number of unique features, this review ...

Abstract: Although stitched laminates have been shown effective in preventing delamination failure, the presence of stitches results in a degraded in-plane strength and stiffness in such structures. The solution suggested in the ...

Abstract: Axisymmetric vibrations of reinforced shallow. spherical caps manufactured from orthotropic materials are considered. The closed form solution is obtained for the natural frequency of the cap with a clamped and immovable ...

Abstract: The paper illustrates a new approach to the evaluation of the effect of z-pins on deformations and the strain energy release rate in composite double cantilever beams (DCB) subject to a standard fracture toughness test. ...

Abstract: This paper considers the state of the art in several important areas of research on adhesively bonded joints. The paper reviews the studies dealing with environmental and viscoelastic effects on stresses in adhesive joints. ...