Theoretical Analysis and Finite Element Simulation of Behavior of Laminated Hemispherical GRP Dome Subjected to Internal Pressure

Finite element simulation employing ABAQUS software and theoretical approaches are used to analyze the behavior of hemispherical GRP dome subjected to internal pressure. Static internal pressure and fiber angle orientation effects on meridian stress values distribution at the middle of each ply are studied. Each ply is assumed to have same thickness. Composite layup is also assumed to be symmetrical. Moreover, Language of technical computing MATLAB software is used to acquire analytical results. Meanwhile, the analytical solutions are checked through finite element simulation for validation. Static internal pressure and fiber angle orientation both are proved to linearly effect on stress distribution values in a lamination. Theoretical Analysis and Finite Element Simulation of Behavior of Laminated Hemispherical GRP Dome Subjected to Internal Pressure (PDF Download Available). Available from: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/256294913_Theoretical_Analysis_and_Finite_Element_Simulation_of_Behavior_of_Laminated_Hemispherical_GRP_Dome_Subjected_to_Internal_Pressure [accessed Jul 17, 2017].