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  • Materials Science
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Nanotechnology

Background:

  • Carbon nanotube/polymer nanocomposites offer superior properties for lightweight structures.
  • Controlling material distribution is key to optimizing structural stability and nonlinear response.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To optimize carbon nanotube (CNT)/polymer nanocomposite beams and shells for enhanced stability.
  • To investigate the effects of CNT distribution and orientation on structural performance.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized nonlinear finite element schemes for material optimization.
  • Employed Koiter reduced order models and isogeometric solid-shell models for efficient analysis.
  • Applied the Global Convergent Method of Moving Asymptotes for optimization.

Main Results:

  • Varying CNT volume fraction and orientation significantly improves elastic stability.
  • Optimized CNT distribution enhances the collapse load and controls nonlinear behavior.
  • Curved shells with tailored CNT distribution can achieve globally stable postbuckling responses.

Conclusions:

  • Strategic material optimization of CNT nanocomposites is crucial for advanced lightweight structures.
  • Tailoring CNT distribution offers a powerful method to enhance structural stability and performance.
  • This approach enables the design of more robust and reliable nanocomposite components.