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Design of Functionally Graded Composite Structures for Control of Stress

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  14 March 2011

Robert Lipton  and
Ani Velo
Robert Lipton
Affiliation:
Department of Mathematics, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803, U.S.A.
Ani Velo
Affiliation:
Mathematical Sciences Department, United States Military Academy, West Point, NY 10996, U.S.A.
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Abstract

In this paper a methodology is introduced for the design of structural components made from composite materials for the control of stress. A numerical method is developed for designing functionally graded materials with minimum stress in prescribed sub-domains inside the structure.

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Research Article
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MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 702: Symposium U – Advanced Fibers, Plastics, Laminates and Composites , 2001 , U10.4.1
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 2002

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