Predictions of deflection and first-ply failure load of thin laminated composite plates via the finite element approach

A nonlinear finite element method, which is based on the von Karman-Mindlin plate theory and the principle of minimum total potential energy, is used to study the deformation and first-ply failure of thin laminated composite plates. The load displacement curves of a number of laminated composite pla...

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