Nonlinear Bending Analysis of Cylindrical Panel under Thermal Load

Abstract

In this communication, the nonlinear bending behaviour of laminated cylindrical panels in the presence of thermal load has been studied using the finite element-based simulation package ANSYS. The efficacy of present numerical results is compared with published results. Thereafter, the effect of radius-to-span ratio (R/a) on the nonlinear static response of isotropic and laminated panels under thermal load is studied here. Moreover, the nonlinear bending deflection versus x-axis of cylindrical panels at different thermal loads is presented here that will serve as a benchmark for future research.