Composite rotors with cylinders or rings having orthotopic properties are considered. Each ring is unidirectionally reinforced in the tangential direction, and the rings are bonded together to secure continuity of radial displacements. It is shown that by varying the stiffness coefficient in the tangential direction according to linear laws an improvement in the overall strength of rotors results.
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