@inproceedings{2a243c3eadfb46cfa397dd9b6f417416,
title = "Tailoring snap-through loads in variable stiffness composites",
abstract = "Snap-through of multistable composites is a complex phenomenon that is difficult to characterize using simple analytical models. However, it is of paramount importance that the snap-through forces are accurately predicted if they are to be used in morphing structures. In this work, an accurate yet computationally fast model is proposed that computes the snap-through forces of variable stiffness (VS) laminates. The compatibility and the inplane equilibrium equations are first solved using differential quadrature method (DQM), and consequently, the in-plane stresses are written in terms of curvatures. The out-of-plane displacements are expressed in the form of Legendre functions, where the unknown coefficients of the displacement function are found using the Rayleigh-Ritz formulation. The calculated snap-through loads are then compared with Finite Element (FE) results.",
author = "A. Haldar and Jansen, {E. L.} and R. Rolfes and Weaver, {P. M.}",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2018, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc, AIAA. All rights reserved.; AIAA/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, 2018 ; Conference date: 08-01-2018 Through 12-01-2018",
year = "2018",
doi = "10.2514/6.2018-2245",
language = "English",
isbn = "9781624105326",
series = "AIAA/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, 2018",
publisher = "American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc, AIAA",
booktitle = "AIAA/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials",
}