Spline finite strip analysis of the buckling and vibration of composite prismatic plate structures
A spline finite strip capability is described for predicting the buckling stresses and natural frequencies of vibration of prismatic plate structures which may be of composite laminated construction with arbitrary lay-ups. The plate structures may have general boundary conditions. The capability embraces analysis based on the use of first-order shear deformation plate theory and of classical plate theory, and utilizes substructuring procedure which include the use of superstrips. Buckled and vibrational mode shapes are presented for some applications.
first-order shear deformation plate theory
scientific article; zbMATH DE number 1140366