Computation of a composite cylindrical shell of piecewise constant thickness with consideration of transverse shears

On the basis of the refined theory of anisotropic shells, which takes into account the impact of transverse shear on the stress-strain state of the shell, the optimum values of the geometric and physical parameters of the composite material-made cylindrical shell of stepped lengthwise section, ensuring the greatest bearing capacity of the shell at a given its assigned weight and overall dimensions, are determined.