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The paper deals with the dynamics of asymmetric three-layer hemispherical shells with the discretely symmetric lightweight, rib-reinforced filler under pulsed loads. Since the distances between the ribs are much larger than the dimensions of the rib cross-sections, the theory of independent static and kinematic hypotheses for each layer is applied. In asymmetric shells, the load-bearing layers are made of different materials and have various thicknesses. The equations of motion of asymmetric three-layer spherical shells and natural boundary conditions are obtained using the Hamilton– Ostrogradsky variational principle for the Timoshenko-type shell and rod theory model. This makes it possible to develop an adequate finite element model for asymmetric three-layer shells composed of several materials and obtain numerical results on the dynamic behavior of an asymmetric three-layer elastic structure using the finite element method. The influence of physical and mechanical parameters of asymmetric layers of hemispherical shells on the stress-strain state under axisymmetric internal pulse loading is investigated. New mechanical effects are revealed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The dynamics of asymmetric three-layer spherical shells with a ribbed discrete-symmetric lightweight core under nonstationary loading is studied. The elements of the elastic structure are analyzed using the Timoshenko model of the theory of shells and rods and independent static and kinematic hypotheses for each layer. The equations of motion of the shells under axisymmetric impulsive loading are derived using the Hamilton–Ostrogradsky variational principle. A finite-element shell model that relates the potential strain energy in the body and the potential of the applied forces is developed. The numerical results on the dynamics of the asymmetric three-layer elastic structure with face layers made of dissimilar materials are obtained using the finite-element method. The effect of the geometrical and mechanical parameters of the asymmetric layers of the shell on its dynamic behavior under axisymmetric internal nonstationary loading is studied. New mechanical effects are revealed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The dynamics of sandwich conical shells under nonstationary loading is studied. The equations of motion of sandwich conical shells with a discrete symmetric lightweight ribbed core under axisymmetric impulsive loading are derived. In analyzing elements of an elastic shell, the Timoshenko theory of shells and rods is combined with independent static and kinematic hypotheses for each layer. The load-bearing layers in non-symmetric shells are made of dissimilar materials. The equation of motion for a non-symmetric sandwich conical shell with a discretely inhomogeneous core is derived using the Hamilton–Ostrogradsky variational principle. The numerical results on the vibrations of a sandwich elastic shell are obtained using the finite-element method. The influence of the physical and mechanical parameters of symmetric and non-symmetric layers on the stress–strain state of shells under the axisymmetric internal impulsive loading is studied. New mechanical effects are established. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]