Author : Kanase A. K., Shiyekar S. M. and Shiyekar M. R.

Analytical models in three layered symmetric (00/900/00) laminated composite plate gives shear deformation and
transverse normal thermal strains is validated for the thermal stress analysis subjected to gradient thermal profile
across the thickness of laminate. Benchmark results are prepared for sinusoidal and parabolic thermal profiles. First
Order Shear Deformation Theory is used for calculating various quantities. Numerical results of displacement and
stresses are compared with three dimensional elasticity solutions. The paper consists of results which give good
agreement with gradient, sinusoidal and parabolic thermal profiles especially for thin plates having aspect ratio
more than 10.

Keywords: Composites, orthotropic, Laminates, Stress analysis, Thermal

Article published in International Journal of Current Engineering and Technology, Vol.5, No.6 (Dec-2015)