Abstract
In this paper, the free vibration characteristics of stiffened orthotropic plates is investigated. The flat panel geometry is modelled by using ANSYS parametric design language (APDL) code based on First Order Shear Deformation Theory (FSDT) midplane kinematics. The flat panel as well as the stiffeners have been modelled using an eight noded serendipity shell element. Firstly, the validity of the present model is established along with the convergence. Further, several numerical examples have been solved and discussed in detail to bring out the effect of lamination scheme, eccentricity, modular ratio and stiffener spacing on the free vibration responses of stiffened laminated composite flat panels.
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