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A Reduction Factor for Buckling Load of Spherical Cap Shells
P.N. Khakina and H. Zhou
Corresponding Author: P.N. Khakina
Submitted: 2011 August, 03
Accepted: 2011 September, 14
Published: 2011 December, 26 |
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The classical buckling theory usually overestimates the buckling load of shells. In this study, a
reduction factor is determined using geometrical parameters so as to reduce the classical buckling load to a
more realistic value based on the post-buckling load. It is observed that the buckling load is directly
proportional to the thickness and rise and inversely proportional to the span of the spherical cap. Finite element
modeling and simulation using ABAQUS was conducted to determine the buckling behavior of a spherical cap
shell subjected to different initial geometrical imperfections. The load-deflection curves drawn from the
simulation formed a plateau at the post-buckling load. It is observed that as the initial geometrical imperfection
is increased, the value of the initial buckling load is almost the same as the value of the post-buckling load on
the plateau. The results obtained from different shells were used to derive a formula for the reduction factor.
Key words: Finite element, geometrical imperfections, geometrical parameters, initial buckling, plateau, post-buckling,
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P.N. Khakina and H. Zhou, . A Reduction Factor for Buckling Load of Spherical Cap Shells. Research Journal of Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology, (12): 1437-1440.
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ISSN (Online): 2040-7467
ISSN (Print): 2040-7459 |
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