An efficient hybrid plate model for analysis and control of smart sandwich laminates
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2004
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Topdar, P.
Chakrabarti, A.
Sheikh, A.
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Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 2004; 193(42-42):4591-4610
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P. Topdar, A. Chakraborti and A. H. Sheikh
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The problem of smart laminated sandwich plates involves inter-dependent mechanical and electric fields. The mechanical/structural component is modelled by an elegant plate theory, which ensures inter-laminar shear stress continuity and satisfies stress free condition at the plate surfaces. Moreover, this theory contains unknowns at the reference plane only. The electric field is modelled by layer-wise theory to retain generality. The solution of the resulting problem is based on an element developed for this purpose. It satisfies C<sup>1</sup> continuity at element interfaces as demanded by the present plate theory. Numerical examples are solved to study the static response and its control. © 2004 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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Copyright © 2004 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.