Geometrically Nonlinear Transient Analysis of Laminated Composite Plates.

Abstract

Forced motions of laminated composite plates are investigated using a finite element that accounts for the transverse shear strains, rotary inertia, and large rotations (in the von Karman sense). The present results when specialized for isotropic plates are found to be in good agreement with those available in the literature. Numerical results of the nonlinear analysis are presented showing the effects of plate thickness, lamination scheme, boundary conditions, and loading on the deflections and stresses. The new results for composite places should serve as bench marks for future investigations.(Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1982
Accession Number
ADA113852

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  • Junuthula N. Reddy

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  • Virginia Tech

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  • Air Force
  • Bending Moments
  • Boundaries
  • Composite Materials
  • Dynamic Response
  • Equations
  • Equations Of Motion
  • Laminates
  • Materials
  • Mechanics
  • Nonlinear Analysis
  • Scientific Research
  • Structural Mechanics
  • Thickness
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  • Virginia

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