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Analysis of Wrinkling Behavior of Anisotropic Membrane

K. Woo¹, H. Igawa², C.H. Jenkins³

1 Structural Systems & CAE Department, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Chungbuk, 361-763, Korea
2 Institute of Space Technology and Aeronautics, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, Chofu-city, Tokyo, 181-8522, Japan
3 Mechanical Engineering Department, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, Rapid City, SD 57701, U.S.A

Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences 2004, 6(4), 397-408. https://doi.org/10.3970/cmes.2004.006.397

Abstract

This paper presents the development and evaluation of a wrinkling analysis procedure for anisotropic membranes. The procedure is based on a penalty-parameter modified material model and a non-linear root finding to simulate the uni-axial stress state. The procedure was implemented in the ABAQUS finite element code as a user subroutine, and then applied to annular and square membranes. The wrinkle problems were also solved by shell element post-buckling analysis and the results were compared. The effect of anisotropy and unsymmetric loading on the wrinkling behavior was investigated.

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