ISSN:
1573-269X
Keywords:
Composite plates
;
nonlinear vibration
;
finite element method
;
multibody dynamics
;
stress analysis
;
and numerical methods
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Mathematics
Notes:
Abstract The development of a shear-deformable laminated plate element, based on the Mindlin plate theory, for use in large reference displacement analysis is presented. The element is sufficiently general to accept an arbitrary number of layers and an arbitrary number of orthotrophic material property sets. Coordinate mapping is utilized so that non-rectangular elements may be modeled. The Gauss quadrature method of numerical integration is utilized to evaluate volume integrals. A comparative study is done on the use of full Gauss quadrature, reduced Gauss quadrature, mixed Gauss quadrature, and closed form integration techniques for the element. Dynamic analysis is performed on the RSSR (Revolute-Spherical-Spherical-Revolute) mechanism, with the coupler modeled as a flexible plate. The results indicate the differences in the dynamic response of the transverse shear deformable eight-noded element as compared to a four-noded plate element. Dynamically induced stresses are examined, with the results indicating that the primary deformation mode of the eight-noded Mindlin plate model being bending.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00052454
