Buckling of Curved Panels Subjected to Non-uniform Loading Using Finite Element Method

Abstract: The static stability of the curved panels subjected to varieties of non-uniform loading including partial and concentrated in-plane compressive edge loading is studied using finite element method, considering the effects of transverse shear deformation and rotary inertia. An eight nodded quadratic isoparametric element is employed in the present analysis. The study reveals that the stability behaviour of the flat and curved panels is greatly influenced by the geometry, boundary conditions, the type and position of loads