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A new trigonometric shear deformation theory for sandwich and composite laminated plates

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Abstract

A new trigonometric shear deformation theory for sandwich and composite plates is developed. The proposed displacement field, which is “m” parameter dependent, is assessed by performing several computations of the plate governing equations. The theory accounts for adequate distribution of the transverse shear strains through the plate thickness and tangential stress-free boundary conditions on the plate boundary surface, thus a shear correction factor is not required. Plate governing equations and boundary conditions are derived by employing the principle of virtual work. The exact solutions for bending analysis are presented for sinusoidally and uniformly distributed loads. The accuracy of the present theory is ascertained by comparing it with various available results in the literature.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMaritime Engineering and Technology - Proceedings of 1st International Conference on Maritime Technology and Engineering, MARTECH 2011
EditorsC. Guedes Soares, Y. Garbatov, S. Sutulo, T.A. Santos
PublisherCRC Press/Balkema
Pages317-322
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)9780415621465
DOIs
StatePublished - 2012
Externally publishedYes
Event1st International Conference on Maritime Technology and Engineering, MARTECH 2011 - Lisbon, Portugal
Duration: 10 May 201112 May 2011

Publication series

NameMaritime Engineering and Technology - Proceedings of 1st International Conference on Maritime Technology and Engineering, MARTECH 2011

Conference

Conference1st International Conference on Maritime Technology and Engineering, MARTECH 2011
Country/TerritoryPortugal
CityLisbon
Period10/05/1112/05/11

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