基于凸方法的含不确定初始几何缺陷复杂结构的临界屈曲分析.docVIP

  Critical Buckling Analysis of Complex Structures with Uncertain Initial Geometric Imperfection via Convex  5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 Methods# Wang Xiaojun, Chen Xiao, Qiu Zhiping* (Institute of Solid Mechanics, Beihang University, Beijing 100191) Abstract: Critical buckling problem of complex structures with uncertain initial geometric imperfection was studied based on the non-probabilistic convex methods. By virtue of the Taylor series expansion, interval analysis and convex models were proposed to predict the worst critical buckling load and the weakest shape of the initial geometric imperfection for complex structures, which may overcome the limitation of the analytical or series solutions of critical buckling load that is viable only for simple structures. The non-probabilistic convex methods and probabilistic method were compared critically. Composite stiffened plate and cylindrical shell were used to illustrate the feasibility and validity of the proposed methods. Keywords: critical buckling analysis; uncertainty; initial geometric imperfection; interval analysis; convex models 0 Introduction The stability analysis of structures is a complicated but important research topic for ensuring the structural safety. The traditional analysis, design and safety assessment of structures are usually based on the originally-designed dimensions and the applying styles of loads, which is called the analysis of perfect structure. However, in fact, it is unavoidable to produce initial geometric imperfection during the process of manufacturing for all structures including experimental models. The critical buckling load of structures is greatly affected by initial imperfections, and it may decrease by 70 percent due to the existence of initial geometric imperfection[1]. Furthermore, the initial geometric imperfection usually may be uncertain due to the manufacture errors etc. So this will lead to the uncertainty of the critical buckling load of structures. There are two maj