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Non-linear Buckling and Post-buckling Analysis of Cylindrical Shells Subjected to Axial Compressive Loads: A Study on Imperfection Sensitivity

Abstract Imperfection sensitivity of cylindrical shells subjected to axial compressive load is investigated by means of non-linear buckling analysis and post-buckling analysis. Non-linear buckling analysis involves the determination of the equilibrium path (or load-deflection curve) upto the limit point load by using the Newton-Raphson approach, whereas post-buckling analysis involves the determination of the equilibrium path beyond the limit point load and up to the collapse load by using the arc-length approach. Limit point loads evaluated from these two approaches for various imperfection magnitudes show an excellent agreement which clearly confirms the numerical results obtained.