Journal of Theoretical
and Applied Mechanics
41, 3, pp. 509-520, Warsaw 2003

Hybrid asymptotic method for the effect of local thickness defects and initial imperfections on the buckling of cylindrical shells

Victor Z. Gristchak, Olga A. Golovan
A double asymptotic method for the effect of local thickness defects and initial imperfections on the buckling problems of some mechanical systems is proposed. Asymptotic formulas for the critical buckling load parameter are obtained with the perturbation technique.
Keywords: cylindrical shell; asymptotic method; local thickness defects; initial imperfections; asymptotic formulas