The reduction of both energy consumption and production/maintenance costs in the industry
requires the use of advanced engineering materials with remarkable features, including …

Composite materials have a long track record of success. A lot of work is always being done
to improve the use of composite materials because they are now a significant concern for the …

A general semi-analytical modeling method for the bolted variable stiffness composite
cylindrical shell, incorporating precise modeling of the boundary and connecting flanges, is …

Variable thickness composites are essential engineering materials which have been used in
various high‐performance products. However, the commonly used variable thickness …

Variable angle fiber composites provide large design space for multi-stable structures.
However, they require reliable numerical models to accurately predict their mechanical …

The effect of boundary conditions on the vibrations of variable stiffness composite laminates
(VSCL) with curvilinear fibers is particularly interesting because fiber orientations at the plate …

Variable stiffness laminated composite (VSLC) structures offer significant advantages for
tailoring mechanical properties. However, their stability under non-uniform …

A solution to the problem of parametric oscillations of a viscous-elastic orthotropic shallow
shell of variable thickness is presented. Dynamic loading acts along one side of the shell in …

Since the introduction of variable-stiffness composites, the design philosophy for high-
performance lightweight composite structures has broadened greatly. Indeed, variable …

Shallow shells of double curvature are often used as elements of building structures and are
subjected to various external effects, including dynamic periodic loads. The paper proposes …