Abstract
This paper deals with the structural optimization of multilaminated composite plate structures of arbitrary geometry and lay up, using single layer higher order shear deformation theory discrete models. The structural and sensitivity analysis formulation is developed for a family of C 0 Lagrangian elements. The design sensitivities of free vibration response for objective and/or constraint functions with respect to ply angles and ply thickness are presented. The objectives of the design are the maximization of natural frequencies of specified modes and/or the minimization of the structure weight or volume. The accuracy and relative performance of the proposed discrete models are compared and discussed among developed elements and alternative models. Several test designs are optimized to show the applicability of the proposed refined discrete models.
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