Layerwise mixed element with sublaminates approximation and 3D zig-zag field, for analysis of local effects in laminated and sandwich composites

International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering

Volumn 70, Issue 1, 2007, Pages 94-125

  Icardi, Ugo ^a  

^a POLITECNICO DI TORINO   (Italy)

Author keywords

3D modelling; Actuated composites; Composites; Damage analysis; Mixed elements; Thermal effects

Indexed keywords

ELASTICITY; INTERFACES (MATERIALS); INTERPOLATION; LAMINATED COMPOSITES; MATHEMATICAL MODELS; POLYNOMIAL APPROXIMATION; SANDWICH STRUCTURES; STRESS CONCENTRATION; THREE DIMENSIONAL;

CONTINUITY FUNCTIONS; DAMAGE ANALYSIS; INTERLAMINAR STRESS; ZIG-ZAG MODELS;

CONTINUUM DAMAGE MECHANICS;

CONTINUUM DAMAGE MECHANICS; ELASTICITY; INTERFACES (MATERIALS); INTERPOLATION; LAMINATED COMPOSITES; MATHEMATICAL MODELS; POLYNOMIAL APPROXIMATION; SANDWICH STRUCTURES; STRESS CONCENTRATION; THREE DIMENSIONAL;

EID: 33947667381     PISSN: 00295981     EISSN: 10970207     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1002/nme.1876     Document Type: Article

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