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MECH 8290-96 FEA of Composite Structures: L05 – Buckling and Modeling of Complex Layups

ASSIGNMENT #5

1. Build a FE model of stiffened composite panel (geometry model of the panel


provided; ply thickn. = 0.125 mm) using the tools of ANSYS Comp. PrepPost

Half-Stiffener: [45/-45/0/0]s

Skin is symmetric overall


Intern. skin: [45/-45/0/90]

Extern. skin: [90/0/-45/45]

2. Calculate buckling load for the panel using Eigenvalue buckling analysis in
ANSYS if the panel is compressed along its long side.

3. Investigate and report the influence of stacking sequence of plies in the skin
and the stiffener on buckling load of the panel.

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