Nonlocal analytical solution for multilayered composite shells

Abstract In this work, an advanced nonlocal analytical formulation for the static analysis of composite shell structures is proposed. The governing equations are derived from the Principle of Virtual Displacement (PVD) [1] and are solved by the use of the Navier solution [2]. Layer-Wise models related to linear up to fourth order variations of the unknown variables in the thickness direction are treated. The modelization of multilayered structure materials takes into account the composite material properties and the nonlocal behavior based on the work of Eringen [3]. In order to take into account the nonlocality of the material, the Eringen’s stress-gradient model is employed [4]. The novel…