Type of Document	Master's Thesis
Author	Fronk, Thomas Harris
URN	etd-07082010-020043
Title	Nonlinear finite element analysis of a laminated composite plate with nonuniform transient thermal loading
Degree	Master of Science
Department	Mechanical Engineering
Advisory Committee	Advisor Name Title Mahan, James Robert Committee Chair Knight, Charles Eugene Committee Member Kosmatka, John B. Committee Member
Keywords	Laminated materials
Date of Defense	1988-03-25
Availability	restricted
Abstract Metal plates are being replaced by lighter but equally strong laminated composite plates in order to improve efficiency and increase performance of aerospace vehicles. But because of the complex construction of laminated plates they are very difficult to analyze. Conventional thin plate theories prove to be inadequate in predicting laminated composite plate behavior. Therefore, a finite element model which incorporates a first- order shear-deformation theory and nonlinear von Karman strains is described. The model is shown to accurately predict deflections in laminated composite plates due to nonuniform transient heat fluxes and transverse mechanical loads.
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