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Michele Bacciocchi1,2, Angelo Marcello Tarantino2,3
1Dipartimento di Economia, Scienze e Diritto (DESD), University of San Marino, Via Consiglio dei Sessanta, 47891 Dogana, San Marino.
Abstract:
The aim of the paper is the development of a third-order theory for laminated composite plates that is able to accurately investigate their bending behavior in terms of displacements and stresses. The starting point is given by the corresponding Reddy's Third-order Shear Deformation Theory (TSDT). This model is then generalized to consider simultaneously the Classical Laminated Plate Theory (CLPT), as well as the First-order Shear Deformation Theory (FSDT). The constitutive laws are modified according to the principles of the nonlocal strain gradient approach. The fundamental equations are solved analytically by means of the Navier methodology taking into account cross-ply and angle-ply lamination schemes. The numerical applications are presented to highlight the nonlocal effects on static behavior.
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