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A new higher-order shear deformation theory based on global-local superposition technique is developed. The theory satisfies the free surface conditions and the geometric and stress continuity conditions at interfaces. The global displacement components are of the Reddy theory and local components are of the internal first to third-order terms in each layer. A two-node beam element based on this theory is proposed. The solutions are compared with 3D-elasticity solutions. Numerical results show that present beam element has higher computational efficiency and higher accuracy.
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Chen, W., Wu, Z. A new higher-order shear deformation theory and refined beam element of composite laminates. ACTA MECH SINICA 21, 65–69 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10409-005-0011-4
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10409-005-0011-4