Laminated 4-node plate element based on refined theory
by
M. Sejnoha
Abstract
A multilayered plate element is derived to study the behavior
of laminated plates under various thermal and mechanical loading
conditions. Mathematical formulation of the element matrices
originates from the refined plate theory developed by Mau.
The theory relies on Mindlin's kinematic assumptions with
independent approximation of in-plane displacements of each
layer. A very accurate representation of both in-plane and
out of plane stresses resulted from this formulation is
demonstrated on several examples.
Last modified: Nov 4 2000