multilayered shells. This element is based on a refined kinematical model and uses both
conforming finite element method and higher-order approximations. Including a nonlinear
distribution with respect to the normal co-ordinate for the transverse shear stresses and
continuity requirements between layers for both transverse shear stresses and
displacements, this model does not require any shear correction factors. Moreover, it allows …
This paper deals with a new triangular finite element to analyze the behaviour of
multilayered shells. This element is based on a refined kinematical model and uses both
conforming finite element method and higher-order approximations. Including a nonlinear
distribution with respect to the normal co-ordinate for the transverse shear stresses and
continuity requirements between layers for both transverse shear stresses and
displacements, this model does not require any shear correction factors. Moreover, it allows …