The first-order structural functions method solution to the simply supported layered plate bending problem (Q2095886)

A first-order structural functions method for solving a three-dimensional problem of a heterogeneous linear elastic plate with material properties, which depend on the third coordinate, is presented. The known method of structural functions allows to compute an approximate solution to the problem. All the steps of the first-order structural functions method for the three-dimensional statement of the problem for a rectangular simply supported multilayered plate are passed. The obtained formulas for the structural functions are expressed in terms of Young's modulus and Poisson's ratio for orthotropic and isotropic materials. The obtained solution allows to model the zigzag effect for the in-plane displacement of the plate, so that the interlaminar continuity conditions are performed. A satisfactory coincidence of the obtained approximations and a known three-dimensional solution is shown in the numerical tests.