In this paper, dynamic non-linear axisymmetric buckling of laminated cylind
rically orthotropic composite shallow spherical shells including third-orde
r transverse shear deformation is investigated. Results of detailed paramet
ric studies are presented to bring out the effects of transverse shear defo
rmation, initial imperfection and viscous damping on the buckling load. (C)
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