Agglomerated carbon nanotubes effects on buckling behavior of fiber metal laminated nanocomposite shells

In this research, the influence of carbon nanotubes agglomeration on buckling behavior multi-phase CNTs/fiber/polymer/metal composite laminates cylindrical shells under hydrostatic pressure was investigated. Governing equations were derived according to Kirchhoff-Love’s first approximation shell theory and solved by a combination Galerkin Fourier series expansion methods. Equivalent elastic properties laminated (CNTFPML) obtained using Eshelby-Mori-Tanaka approach, considering dispersion effects. Primarily, CNTs added polymer matrix afterwards, new reinforced or glass fiber materials. Finally, layer joined with metal layers hybrid prepared. The accuracy applied method validated finite element experimental tests carbon/epoxy glass/epoxy cylinders pressure. results indicate that agglomeration, weight volume fraction type materials, have key role critical capacity shells.