Stress and buckling analysis of multilayered composite plates with different cut-outs using finite element method

Abstract

This study is a numerical analysis where multiple layers of plates with different orientations were combined to form a composite plate. Within this study, the concept of in-plane tensile loading and buckling upon an orthotropic multi-layered plate with different cut-outs is discussed. The finite element method is used to conduct modeling and analysis of the composite plate where the plate has different geometric shape cut-outs to test for parameters such as deflection, stress-strain distribution, buckling, and other effects of cut-outs on the cross-section of the plate.