Abstract
A novel methodology for imperfection sensitivity analysis is presented. Koiter's perturbation method is used to calculate the imperfection paths emanating from mode interaction bifurcations, which occur on the post-buckling paths of the single modes. The Monte Carlo method is used to test a large number of modes and all possible interactions among them. The computational cost is low because of the efficiency of Koiter's method. The demands of Koiter's method for accurate evaluations of higher order derivatives of the potential energy are met by a mixed, corotational element.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 128-139 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Thin-Walled Structures |
Volume | 90 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - May 2015 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Composite
- Corotational
- Imperfection
- Koiter
- Monte Carlo
- Sensitivity