Nonlinear finite element analysis of a laminated composite plate with nonuniform transient thermal loading

Metal plates are being replaced by lighter but equally strong laminated composite plates in order to improve efficiency and increase performance of aerospace vehicles. But because of the complex construction of laminated plates they are very difficult to analyze. Conventional thin plate theories prove to be inadequate in predicting laminated composite plate behavior. Therefore, a finite element model which incorporates a first- order shear-deformation theory and nonlinear von Karman strains is described. The model is shown to accurately predict deflections in laminated composite plates due to nonuniform transient heat fluxes and transverse mechanical loads.

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Science

Level thesis:degree_level

masters

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Mechanical Engineering

Department dc:contributor.department

Mechanical Engineering

Grantor dc:publisher

Virginia Tech

Year dc:date.issued

1988

Author dc:creator

• Fronk, Thomas Harris

Chair dc:contributor.committeechair

• Mahan, James Robert

Committee members dc:contributor.committeemember

• Knight, Charles E.
• Kosmatka, John B.

Statement dc:rights

• In Copyright

Licence dc:rights.uri

• http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/

Dc Identifier Other

etd-07082010-020043

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:vtechworks.lib.vt.edu:10919/43592