A literature review on computational models for laminated composite and sandwich panels

Central European Journal of Engineering

Volumn 1, Issue 1, 2011, Pages 59-80

  Kreja, Ireneusz ^a  

^a GDANSK UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY   (Poland)

Author keywords

Composite laminates; Computational models; Finite elements; Literature survey; Multi layered shells; Sandwich panels

Indexed keywords

EID: 84856592319     PISSN: 18961541     EISSN: 20819927     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2478/s13531-011-0005-x     Document Type: Article

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