The effect of fibre orientation and boundary conditions on the vibration behaviour of stepped orthotropic square plates is studied using the Finite Element Method. The results are compared with those of constant thickness plates. © 1989.

Natrajan Ganesan

M. A. Veluswami

Mathematical Techniques--Finite Element Method

PLASTICS, REINFORCED--FIBERS

CONSTANT THICKNESS PLATES

ORTHOTROPIC SQUARE PLATES

PLASTIC FIBER ORIENTATION

Plates

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Vibrations of stepped orthotropic square plates

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Effect of fibre orientation on the vibration behaviour of orthotropic rectangular plates

Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science

A Finite Element Approach to Plate Vibration Problems

Journal	Computers and Structures
ISSN	00457949
Open Access	No