An integrated approach to shape and laminate stacking sequence optimization of free-form FRP shells

Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering

Volumn 195, Issue 33-36, 2006, Pages 4106-4123

  Wu, Jun ^a   Burgueño, Rigoberto ^a  

^a Michigan State University   (United States)

Author keywords

FRP composites; Shape optimization; Shells; Stacking sequence optimization

Indexed keywords

FIBER REINFORCED MATERIALS; LAMINATES; MECHANICAL PROPERTIES; SHELLS (STRUCTURES);

LAMINATE STACKING SEQUENCE; SHAPE OPTIMIZATION; STACKING SEQUENCE OPTIMIZATION;

OPTIMIZATION;

FIBER REINFORCED MATERIALS; LAMINATES; MECHANICAL PROPERTIES; OPTIMIZATION; SHELLS (STRUCTURES);

EID: 33646201155     PISSN: 00457825     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.cma.2005.07.015     Document Type: Article

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