Abstract In this work, nonlocal transient dynamic analysis of laminated composite plates using Reddy’s third-order shear deformation theory (TSDT) and Eringen’s nonlocality is presented. The nonlocal governing equations of TSDT… Click to show full abstract
Abstract In this work, nonlocal transient dynamic analysis of laminated composite plates using Reddy’s third-order shear deformation theory (TSDT) and Eringen’s nonlocality is presented. The nonlocal governing equations of TSDT are derived employing the Eringen’s stress-gradient constitutive model considering the dynamic effects. Displacement finite element models are developed using a four-noded rectangular conforming element with 8 degrees of freedom per node. Numerical examples are presented to illustrate the effects of nonlocality on the transient dynamic behavior of laminated composite plates.
               
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