Research Article

Buckling Behavior of Metallic Cylindrical Shell Structures Strengthened with CFRP Composite

Table 1

Characterization of CFRP composite.

TensionCompression
ModulusAverage ultimate stressUltimate strainModulusAverage ultimate stressUltimate strain

Warp direction (MPa) (MPa) (%) (MPa) (MPa) (%)
10470014401.46114003652.65

Weft direction (MPa) (MPa) (%) (MPa) (MPa) (%)
447002900.90120002802.36

45° direction (MPa)
5645