ABSTRACT
This chapter presents a stochastic dynamic stability analysis of composite panels considering the effect of non-uniform partial edge loading. The system input parameters are randomized to ascertain the stochastic first buckling load and zone of resonance. Considering the effects of transverse shear deformation and rotary inertia, first order shear deformation theory is used to model the composite curved panels. Moving least square method is employed as a surrogate of the actual finite element model to reduce the computational cost. Statistical results are presented to show the effects of radius of curvatures, material properties, fibre parameters, and non-uniform load parameters on the stability boundaries.
