An asymptotic variational formulation for dynamic analysis of multilayered anisotropic plates (Q2564566)

A multilevel variational formulation for dynamic analysis of multilayered anisotropic plates is developed within the framework of three-dimensional elasticity. By means of asymptotic expansions, the Hellinger-Reissner functional for the elastodynamic problem is decomposed into a series of functionals with which a computational model can be constructed. In the formulation multiple time scales are introduced, so that the secular terms can be eliminated systematically in obtaining a uniform expansion leading to valid asymptotic solution. Modifications to the approximation of various orders are determined by considering the solvability conditions of the higher-order equations.