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ST7-1.57.20.7 Plate Bending Theories
This Webnote introduces the different plate theories found in the literature, most of which are available in Strand7. These are: thin plate theory (Kirchhoff), thick plate theory (Mindlin), classical laminate theory (CLT) and high order shear deformation theory (HOSDT). This Webnote covers their advantages, disadvantages, limitations and how they are applied in Strand7.
In Strand7, Tri3 and Quad4 elements are formulated based on classical thin plate theory. For a thin plate in the xy-plane,...
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