Series solutions of anisotropic laminated plates using various thick plate theories based on equivalent single layer theory and improvement of out-of-plane stresses

Abstract

In this study, series solutions of anisotropic laminated plates using various thick plate theories based on displacement assumption are determined for accuracy verification of numerical method. By using this solutions, the accuracy of third-order shear deformation theory is clarified and selecting method of the displacement fields of third-order shear deformation theory is studied. In addition, a method for improving the accuracy of out-of-plane stresses of various thick plate theories based on displacement assumption is proposed.