Book Description

A theory of filamentary structures consisting of monotropic membranes is presented. Applications to isotensoid pressure vessels with rotational symmetry demonstrate the use of the theory. Particular attention is given to applications of filamentary design of variable-geometry expandable structures. An extension of the theory to pressurized-filamentary structures subject to centrifugal loading and the special case of meridional winding patterns are presented in two Appendices. Physical interpretation of the resulting shapes and winding patterns leads to a discussion of the morphology of filament-wound pressure vessels. Experimental data, obtained from filament-wound toroidal pressure vessels, confirm the validity of the theory and demonstrate application of the analytical design technique for filamentary structures.