Exact three-dimensional elasticity solutions for bending of moderately thick inhomogeneous and laminated strips under normal pressure (Q675495)

An exact three-dimensional solution is presented for the deformation and stress distribution in a semi-infinite strip clamped along its two edges, and subjected to uniform normal loading of the lateral surfaces. The strip is of constant moderate thickness and composed of anisotropic elastic material which is arbitrarily inhomogeneous in the through-thickness direction. The only material symmetry assumed is that of reflectional elastic symmetry in planes parallel to the mid-plane. The important special case of an anisotropic laminated plate is given by assuming piecewise-constant properties through the thickness.