Refined global–local higher-order theory for angle-ply laminated plates under thermo-mechanical loads and finite element model

To analyze angle-ply laminated composite and sandwich plates coupled bending and extension under thermo-mechanical loading, a refined global–local higher-order theory considering transverse normal strain is presented in this work. Hitherto, present theory for angle-ply laminates has never been reported in the literature, and this theory can satisfy continuity of transverse shear stresses at interfaces. In addition, the number of unknowns in present model is independent of layer numbers of the laminate. Based on this theory as well as methodology of the refined triangular discrete Kirchhoff plate element, a triangular laminated plate element satisfying the requirement of C¹ continuity is presented. Numerical results show that the present refined theory can accurately analyze the bending problems of angle-ply composite and sandwich plates as well as thermal expansion problem of cross-ply plates, and the present refined theory is obviously superior to the existing global–local higher-order theory proposed by Li and Liu [Li XY, Liu D. Generalized laminate theories based on double superposition hypothesis. Int J Numer Meth Eng 1997;40:1197–212]. After ascertaining the accuracy of present model, the distributions of displacements and stresses for angle-ply laminated plates under temperature loads are also given in present work. These results can serve as a reference for future investigations.     

复合材料夹层板振动分析的精化锯齿理论和三角形板单元

基于精化锯齿理论,构造了六节点三角形协调板单元并推导了夹层板自由振动问题有限元列式。不同于已有锯齿理论,精化锯齿理论特点是面内位移不含有横向位移一阶导数,构造有限元时仅需要C⁰ 插值函数。为验证单元性能,分析了软核夹层板自由振动问题。结果表明,该文构造的单元能准确计算软核夹层板固有频率,然而基于已有锯齿理论建立的不协调元计算结果精度较低。     

Stiffened plate bending analysis in terms of refined triangular laminated plate element

Based on the higher-order global–local theories, a finite element model is proposed to study the bending behavior of stiffened laminated plates. The proposed model treats the embedded stiffeners as the part of laminated plate, so that the compatibility of displacements and stresses between the plate and the stiffeners can be automatically satisfied. Distributions of the displacements and stresses through the thickness of laminates were also given for the first time, which can serve as references for future investigations as such information is lacking in the published literature. In addition, the impact of the stiffeners on the bending response of the stiffened laminated plates is also studied in terms of the quantity, the collocation and the geometry of stiffeners. Numerical results showed that the higher-order global–local theories are more suitable for predicting the bending response of thick and moderately thick stiffened laminated plates compared to the first order theory commonly used in engineering. By varying the quantity, the collocation and the geometry of stiffeners, the stiffness and the strength of stiffened laminated plates can be remarkably improved.     

Refined non-conforming quadrilateral thin plate bending element

A refined non-conforming quadrilateral thin plate bending element RPQ4 which can satisfy the requirement of convergence is established such that the non-conforming displacement function can be derived directly. A simple explicit expression of a refined constant strain matrix can be introduced into the formulation of the standard displacement element which results in the constraint condition of interelement continuity being satisfied in an average sense. Numerical examples are presented to show that the present model can pass the patch test and possesses high accuracy. © 1997 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

复合材料层合厚圆柱壳高阶理论的改进及其应用

建立了一个改进的LCW型的精化高阶理论,以分析厚圆柱壳的振动。提出u,v为三次多项式、w为二次多项式的位移模式,并利用上、下自由表面横向剪应力为零的边界条件,对所假定的位移场作了化简,将三阶剪切变形理论的未知数缩减为7个,在此基础上建立了相应的有限元列式。通过一个典型算例,与Soldatos和Lam的高阶剪切变形理论的解析解作了比较,说明笔者的精化高阶理论是可行的,而且具有较高的精确性,比LCW高阶理论更具有实用性。还通过频率参数随长度半径比L/R的变化,说明由于考虑了法向应力和法向应变,本文方法更适用于长度半径比较小的结构。     

C1连续曲面重构与光顺的有限元算法

提出了一种基于离散的测量数据重建光顺自由曲面的有限元新方法。根据最佳逼近与能量光顺原理，建立正定的目标泛函，采用18自由度三角形板单元对泛函离散，进行极小化，求得最优解。根据有限元插值计算，重新构造出全场C^1连续的自由曲面。这种方法结合了能量光顺技术，有效地抑制了输入数据上误差噪声的影响，曲面重建的精度高、光顺性好，而且能给出合理的一阶导数。该方法计算简单、便于应用，所需的输入数据点少，并可用于处理曲线边界区域的问题。     

VARIABLE KINEMATIC MODELLING OF LAMINATED COMPOSITE PLATES

A displacement-based variable kinematic global–local finite element model is developed using hierarchical, multiple assumed displacement fields at two different levels: (1) at the element level, and (2) at the mesh level. The displacement field hierarchy contains both a conventional plate expansion (2-D) and a full layerwise (3-D) expansion. Depending on the accuracy desired, the variable kinematic element can use various terms from the composite displacement field, thus creating a hierarchy of different elements having a wide range of kinematic complexity and representing a number of different mathematical models. The VKFE is then combined with the mesh superposition technique to further increase the computational efficiency and robustness of the computational algorithm. These models are used to analyse a number of laminated composite plate problems that contain localized subregions where significant 3-D stress fields exist (e.g. free-edge effects).     

A partial hybrid stress model for the refined C1 higher‐order plate theory

Abstract

The partial hybrid stress model is applied to the refined C ¹ higher‐order plate theory in this paper. The displacement model is adopted in the flexural part and the hybrid stress model in the transverse shear part. The plate concept is introduced and the governing equations of plate are derived variationally from the modified Hellinger‐Reissner principle. This new plate element is demonstrated to be more accurate than displacement formulation in the analysis of orthotropic thick laminated plates. Moreover, the through thickness distribution of transverse shear stress is precisely predicted.     

Refined triangular discrete Kirchhoff plate element for thin plate bending,vibration and buckling analysis

A refined triangular discrete Kirchhoff thin plate bending element RDKT which can be used to improve the original triangular discrete Kirchhoff thin plate bending element DKT is presented. In order to improve the accuracy of the analysis a simple explicit expression of a refined constant strain matrix with an adjustable constant can be introduced into its formulation. The new element displacement function can be used to formulate a mass matrix called combined mass matrix for calculation of the natural frequency and in the same way a combined geometric stiffness matrix can be obtained for buckling analysis. Numerical examples are presented to show that the present methods indeed, can improve the accuracy of thin plate bending, vibration and buckling analysis. © 1998 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.