Asymmetric nonlinear dynamic response and buckling of shallow spherical shells /

The purpose of this report's analysis is to develop a numerical method and computer program for the calculation of the large deflection dynamic response of simply supported shallow spherical shells subjected to a class of spatially asymmetric and timewise step loadings. The program is then used to calculate asymmetric dynamics buckling loads for a few geometries and load durations, which is of importance in the design of spacecraft structures."NASA CR-1376.""June 1969"--Cover.Includes bibliographical references (p. 53-54).The purpose of this report's analysis is to develop a numerical method and computer program for the calculation of the large deflection dynamic response of simply supported shallow spherical shells subjected to a class of spatially asymmetric and timewise step loadings. The program is then used to calculate asymmetric dynamics buckling loads for a few geometries and load durations, which is of importance in the design of spacecraft structures.Prepared by Dynatech Corporation, Cambridge, Mass. for Langley Research CenterMode of access: Internet