Buckling of Isotropic and Composite Cylindrical Shells with Circular Cutouts

Predicting the critical buckling load of cylindrical shells with circular cutouts subjected to uniform axial compression is an important part of the structural design in the aerospace industry as buckling significantly reduces the load-carrying capability of the structure. A cutout constitutes a major disruption in the shell geometry, and...

Numerical Investigation of Buckling-Driven Mechanisms for Shape Morphing of Composite Wings

Shape morphing has been considered a future direction in the pursuit of maximised aerodynamic and structural efficiency of an aircraft wing by triggering geometric reconfiguration to adapt to specific design requirements or load environments. Researchers have endeavoured to seek for morphing solutions that are simple, predictable, tailorable and...

Local Buckling Behaviour of a Corrosion Resistant Alloy Liner in Tight Fit Pipe due to Axial Compression

A promising possibility to reduce corrosion resistant pipeline costs is the concept of Tight Fit Pipe, which is a double wall pipe where a Corrosion Resistant Alloy liner is mechanically fitted inside a carbon steel outer pipe. The mechanical bonding of the Tight Fit Pipe is made through a thermohydraulic manufacturing process. Problem...