A refined zigzag element for modeling sandwich construction with embedded stiffeners

M. Dorduncu, A. Barut, E. Madenci, A. Tessler

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contribution

3 Scopus citations

Abstract

Stiffeners are commonly used to improve the load carrying capacity of a structure. Under general loading conditions, the stiff faces of the sandwich panel undergo significant transverse bending deformations while the stiffeners experience both in-plane and transverse bending deformations. Finite element analysis of such structures may require severe mesh refinement in order to achieve the desired accuracy; thus, leading to impractical computations. In this study, a new element is developed for the analysis of sandwich panels with internal and/or external stiffeners in order to achieve computational accuracy and efficiency.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication56th AIAA/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference
PublisherAmerican Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781624103421
DOIs
StatePublished - 2015
Event56th AIAA/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference 2015 - Kissimmee, United States
Duration: Jan 5 2015Jan 9 2015

Publication series

Name56th AIAA/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference

Conference

Conference56th AIAA/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference 2015
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityKissimmee
Period1/5/151/9/15

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Civil and Structural Engineering
  • Architecture
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Building and Construction

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