The effect of local ply fiber fracture on the load carrying capability and structural behavior of a composite cylindrical shell under internal pressure is investigated. An integrated computer code is utilized for the simulation of composite structural degradation under loading. Damage initiation, growth, accumulation, and propagation to structural fracture are included in the simulation. Results demonstrate the significance of local defects on the structural durability of pressurized composite cylindrical shells.
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