Abstract
A new high-order laminated plate thermoelastic responses theory, which is based on a new mixed variational principle proposed by Reissner (1984) and accounts for transverse shear and transverse normal strains, is developed to study the thermoelastic behavior of a laminated composite plate. To this end, a zig-zag-shaped Co function and Legendre polynomials are introduced into the approximate displacement distributions across the plate thickness. The thickness variation of temperature is considered to be linear. The theory is examined by applying it to the thermal bending problem of cross-ply rectangular plates. The numerical results of central deflection and thickness variation of in-plane and transverse thermal stresses are obtained for symmetric and antisymmetric cross-ply plates.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
