On higher order shear deformation theory of laminated composite panels

Murty, Krishna AV and Vellaichamy, S (1987) On higher order shear deformation theory of laminated composite panels. In: Composite Structures, 8 (4). pp. 247-270.

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Abstract

In this paper we examine the suitability of higher order shear deformation theory based on cubic inplane displacements and parabolic normal displacements, for stress analysis of laminated composite plates including the interlaminar stresses. An exact solution of a symmetrical four layered infinite strip under static loading has been worked out and the results obtained by the present theory are compared with the exact solution. The present theory provides very good estimates of the deflections, and the inplane stresses and strains. Nevertheless, direct estimates of strains and stresses do not display the required interlaminar stress continuity and strain discontinuity across the interlaminar surface. On the other hand, ‘statically equivalent stresses and strains’ do display the required interlaminar stress continuity and strain discontinuity and agree very closely with the exact solution.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Publication:	Composite Structures
Publisher:	Elsevier science
Additional Information:	Copyright of this article belongs to Elsevier science.
Department/Centre:	Division of Mechanical Sciences > Aerospace Engineering(Formerly Aeronautical Engineering)
Date Deposited:	21 Oct 2010 08:42
Last Modified:	21 Oct 2010 08:42
URI:	http://eprints.iisc.ac.in/id/eprint/33346

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