Mechanics of Laminated Composite Plates and Shells Theory and Analysis, Second Edition

The new edition of this popular text provides complete and detailed coverage of the various theories, analytical solutions, and finite element models of laminated composite plates and shells. The second edition's many enhancements reflect recent advances in materials modeling in general and composite materials and structures in particular. It includes a new chapter dedicated to the theory and analysis of laminated shells, new discussions addressing smart structures and functionally graded materials, and chapters reorganized to improve the clarity of the presentation. Well written and authoritative, this will be a welcomed addition to the libraries and curriculum of the engineering community.

The use of composite materials in engineering structures continues to increase dramatically, andtherehave beenequally significant advances in modeling for general and composite materials and structures in particular. To reflect these developments, renowned author, educator, and researcher J.N. Reddy created an enhanced second edition of his standard-setting Mechanics of Laminated Composite Plates and Shells: Theory and Analysis.This edition includes: A chapter dedicated to the theory and analysis of laminated shells Discussions addressing smart structures and functionally graded materials Reorganization of chapters that improves and clarifies presentation Additional exercises and examples A timelessly valuable resource, this book approaches the subject primarilyin terms of the finite element method.Itprovides incomparably full, self-contained coverage of the theories, analytical solutions, and linear and nonlinear finite element models of plate and shell laminated composite structures.

Equations of Anisotropic Elasticity, Virtual Work Principles, and Variational MethodsFiber-Reinforced Composite MaterialsMathematical PreliminariesEquations of Anisotropic EntropyVirtual Work PrinciplesVariational MethodsSummaryIntroduction to Composite MaterialsBasic Concepts and TerminologyConstitutive Equations of a Lamina Transformation of Stresses and StrainsPlan Stress Constitutive RelationsClassical and First-Order Theories of Laminated Composite PlatesIntroduction An Overview of Laminated Plate TheoriesThe Classical Laminated Plate TheoryThe First-Order Laminated Plate TheoryLaminate Stiffnesses for Selected LaminatesOne-Dimensional Analysis of Laminated Composite PlatesIntroduction Analysis of Laminated Beams Using CLPTAnalysis of Laminated Beams Using FSDTCylindrical Bending Using CLPTCylindrical Bending Using FSDTVibration Suppression in BeamsClosing RemarksAnalysis of Specially Orthotropic Laminates Using CLPT Introduction Bending of Simply Supported Rectangular PlatesBending of Plates with Two Opposite Edges Simply Supported Bending of Rectangular Plates with Various Boundary ConditionsBuckling of Simply Supported Plates Under Compressive LoadsBuckling of Rectangular Plates Under In-Plane Shear LoadVibration of Simply Supported PlatesBuckling and Vibration of Plates with Two Parallel Edges Simply SupportedTransient AnalysisClosureAnalytical Solutions of Rectangular Laminated PlatesUsing CLPTGoverning Equations in Terms of DisplacementsAdmissible Boundary Conditions for the Navier SolutionsNavier Solutions of Antisymmetric Cross-Ply LaminatesNavier Solutions of Antisymmetric Angle-Ply LaminatesThe Levy SolutionsAnalysis of Midplane Symmetric LaminatesTransient AnalysisSummaryAnalytical Solutions of Rectangular Laminated Plates Using FSDTIntroduction Simply Supported Antisymmetric Cross-Ply Laminated PlatesSimply Supported Antisymmetric Angle-Ply Laminated PlatesAntisymmetric Cross-Ply Laminates with Two Opposite Edges Simply SupportedAntisymmetric Angle-Ply Laminates with Two Opposite Edges Simply SupportedTransient SolutionsVibration Control of Laminated PlatesSummaryTheory and Analysis of Laminated ShellsIntroductionGoverning EquationsTheory of Doubly-Curved ShellVibration and Buckling of Cross-Ply Laminated Circular Cylindrical ShellsLinear Finite Element Analysis of Composite Plates and ShellsIntroduction Finite Element Models of the Classical Plate Theory (CLPT)Finite Element Models of Shear Deformation Plate Theory (FSDT)Finite Element Analysis of ShellsSummaryNonlinear Analysis of Composite Plates and ShellsIntroductionClassical Plate TheoryFirst-Order Shear Deformation Plate TheoryTime Approximation and the Newton-Raphson MethodNumerical Examples of Plates Functionally Graded PlatesFinite Element Models of Laminated Shell Theory Continuum Shell Finite ElementPostbuckling Response and Progressive Failure of Composite Panels in CompressionClosureThird-Order Theory of Laminated Composite Plates and ShellsIntroductionA Third-Order Plate TheoryHigher-Order Laminate Stiffness CharacteristicsThe Navier SolutionsLevy Solutions of Cross-Ply LaminatesFinite Element Model of PlatesEquations of Motion of the Third-Order Theory of Doubly-Curved ShellsLayerwise Theory and Variable Kinematic ModelIntroductionDevelopment of the TheoryFinite Element Model Variable Kinematic FormulationsApplication to Adaptive StructuresLayerwise Theory of Cylindrical ShellClosureSubject Index