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Geometrically nonlinear finite element analysis of sandwich panels

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  04 July 2016

H. H. Al-Qarra
H. H. Al-Qarra*
Affiliation:
Department of Civil EngineeringUniversity of Southampton
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Summary

A displacement-based versatile and effective finite element analysis of sandwich panels is presented. The analysis is applicable to both small and large deflections. Allowance for the local bending stiffness of the faces is made. The procedure described is readily adapted to arbitrary laminated beams and plates. Selected example problems are given to illustrate the applicability of the formulation.

Type
Research Article
Information
The Aeronautical Journal , Volume 92 , Issue 919 , November 1988 , pp. 356 - 364
Copyright
Copyright © Royal Aeronautical Society 1988 

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Now at The Royal Corps of Engineers, P.O. Box 7549, Amman, Jordan.

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