Abstract (EN):
In the present study a layerwise theory for composite and sandwich laminated plates is discretized by polyharmonic (thin-plates) splines. A composite and a sandwich plate examples are presented and discussed. The combination of adequate shear deformation theory and thin-plate splines allows a very accurate prediction of displacements and stresses.
Language:
English
Type (Professor's evaluation):
Scientific
Contact:
ferreira@fe.up.pt
No. of pages:
21