Abstract: Many structures have curved panels with longitudinal, transverse, or orthogonal tee-stiffeners subjected to differential pressure, band loading, and axial and circumferential in-plane forces. Equations ...

Abstract: Plates with longitudinal or orthogonal tee-stiffeners subjected to differential pressure are used in many structures. Equations to achieve minimum weight and cost are presented. Energy methods and ...

Abstract: A method for analyzing thin shells by a discrete mass technique is presented. The shells and stiffeners are idealized as a system of lumped masses and an elastic framework having the equivalent ...