Nonlinear Thermomechanical Analysis of Laminated Composite Beams

Author

Prabhakar Donthireddy
K. Chandrashekhara, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFollow

Abstract

A higher order beam finite element model for nonlinear static and dynamic thermoelastic response of laminated beams is presented. The model accounts for large deflections and nonuniform distribution of temperatures. Lateral strains are incorporated into the model by systematic reduction of two-dimensional laminate plate equations. A wide range of numerical examples are considered for nonlinear response of laminated beams subjected to thermal and thermomechanical loads. The influence of anisotropy, boundary conditions and stacking sequence on the thermally induced response is studied.

Recommended Citation

P. Donthireddy and K. Chandrashekhara, "Nonlinear Thermomechanical Analysis of Laminated Composite Beams," Advanced Composite Materials, Taylor & Francis, Jan 1997.

The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1163/156855197X00049

Department(s)

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Keywords and Phrases

Laminated Beam; Thermal Analysis; Higher Order Theory; Nonlinear Analysis; Finite Element Model

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

0924-3046

Document Type

Article - Journal

Document Version

Citation

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 1997 Taylor & Francis, All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Jan 1997