Nonlinear Bending of Bimodular-Material Plates.

Abstract

The paper presents finite element results for geometrically nonlinear response of fiber-reinforced, single-layer and two-layer cross-ply rectangular plates constructed of materials whose linear elastic properties in tension and compression are different. A shear deformation theory of layered composite plates, accounting for large rotations (in the von Karman sense) and the bimodular action, is employed to analyze rectangular plates made of two cord-rubber bimodular materials. Numerical results for transverse deflection are presented for simply supported plates under sinusoidally distributed and uniformly distributed transverse loads.(Author)

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Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1982
Accession Number
ADA113850

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  • Junuthula N. Reddy
  • W. C. Chao

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  • Virginia Tech

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  • Applied Mechanics
  • Aspect Ratio
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  • Composite Materials
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  • Deflection
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