Kotooussov, A.Wang, C.2006-06-192006-06-192003Acta Mechanica, 2003; 161(1-2):53-640001-59701619-6937http://hdl.handle.net/2440/2693The original publication can be found at www.springerlink.comBy adopting Kane and Mindlin’s assumption that the through-the-thickness extensional strain is uniform through the plate thickness, a generalized plane-strain theory is developed for transversely isotropic plates. The three-dimensional governing equations are successfully reduced to two coupled equations in the two-dimensional space. With the new theory, explicit solutions of the three-dimensional stresses, especially the through-the-thickness component, around a circular hole and a V-shaped notch in a transversely isotropic plate of arbitrary thickness are derived. The analytical solutions are verified by comparing with finite element results.enJournal article002003066010.1007/s00707-002-0988-80001827540000052-s2.0-003736833858683Kotooussov, A. [0000-0001-9337-5095]