An accurate higher-order theory and C0 finite element for free vibration analysis of laminated composite and sandwich plates

Abstract At present, it is difficult to accurately predict natural frequencies of sandwich plates with soft core by using the C 0 plate bending elements. Thus, the C 1 plate bending elements have to be employed to predict accurately dynamic response of such structures. This paper proposes an accurate higher-order C 0 theory which is very different from other published higher-order theory satisfying the interlaminar stress continuity, as the first derivative of transverse displacement has been taken out from the in-plane displacement fields of the present theory. Therefore, the C 0 interpolation functions is only required during its finite element implementation. Based on the Hamilton’s principle and Navier’s technique, analytical solutions to the natural frequency analysis of simply-supported laminated plates have been presented. To further extend the ranges of application of the proposed theory, an eight-node C 0 continuous isoparametric element is used to model the proposed theory. Numerical results show the present C 0 finite element can accurately predict the natural frequencies of sandwich plate with soft core, whereas other global higher-order theories are unsuitable for free vibration analysis of such soft-core structures.

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