Shape optimization of composite pressure vessels

What is it about?

By utilizing hyperelliptic functions, dome shape optimization of filament-wound composite pressure vessels is formulated. The optimum design solution is obtained through the particle swarm optimization algorithm. It shows that an optimized dome with non-geodesic winding has better performance as compared with the geodesic winding.

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Why is it important?

An optimal design method of filament-wound composite pressure vessels considering both geodesic and non-geodesic winding patterns is presented which provides a way in designing efficient composite structures.