Laminated Shell Theories
The analysis of laminated composite shells is commonly based on one of three different theories:
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In COMSOL Multiphysics, composite laminates are analyzed either using layerwise 3D elasticity theory through the Layered Shell interface or using first order shear deformation theory (ESL-FSDT) theory through the Layered Linear Elastic Material in Shell the interface.
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