Abstract

A spline finite strip method is developed for the prediction of the geometrically non-linear response of rectangular, composite laminated plates to progressive in-plane loading. The development takes place within the context of the use of the first-order shear deformation plate theory and the non-linearity is introduced in the strain-displacement equations in the manner of the von Karman assumption. A number of applications of the new capability is described, involving laminates subjected to progressive uniform end shortening and to progressive in-plane shearing. In all the applications a close comparison of the finite strip results with independent finite element results is demonstrated.

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