Review of Mixed Finite Element Approach for the Analysis of Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composite Laminates

International Journal of Civil Engineering

© 2022 by SSRG - IJCE Journal

Volume 9 Issue 7

Year of Publication : 2022

Authors : Kamal S Patel, G D Ramtekkar

10.14445/23488352/IJCE-V9I7P102

How to Cite?

Kamal S Patel, G D Ramtekkar, "Review of Mixed Finite Element Approach for the Analysis of Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composite Laminates," SSRG International Journal of Civil Engineering, vol. 9,  no. 7, pp. 6-10, 2022. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23488352/IJCE-V9I7P102

Abstract:

Composite laminates are very popular nowadays. With the advancement of machines and quality, there is a shift in the use pattern of composite materials. As its importance increases, the requirement for precise analysis also increases. Various methods have been developed to analyze the inter-laminar stresses in the laminated composites accurately. In this work critical review of the approach made to analyze the laminated composite beam, with a particular focus on the mixed finite element method, has been done.

Keywords:

Mixed finite element method, Composite laminate beam, Rissner’s mixed variational theorem, Higher-order shear deformation theory.

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