A linear theory for laminates composed of coupled layers

Composite Structures

Volumn 60, Issue 4, 2003, Pages 413-429

  Valot, E ^a   Vannucci, P ^a   Verchery, G ^a  

^a ISAT InstSupl'Automobdes Transp   (France)

Author keywords

Coupled layers; Laminates; Modified CLPT formulation; Quasi homogeneity; Turn over; Uncoupling

Indexed keywords

ELASTICITY; LINEAR EQUATIONS; PROBLEM SOLVING;

ORTHOTROPIC COUPLED LAYERS;

LAMINATED COMPOSITES;

LAMINATE;

EID: 0038557183     PISSN: 02638223     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0263-8223(03)00022-9     Document Type: Article

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