Dynamic instability of composite and sandwich laminates with interfacial slips

Abstract

The dynamic instability of composite and sandwich laminates with interfacial slips is studied in this paper. An efficient finite element model recently developed by the authors is used for the purpose. The plate model is based on a refined higher-order shear deformation theory, where the transverse shear stresses are continuous at the layer interfaces with stress free conditions at plate top and bottom. A linear spring-layer model is used to model the interfacial slips by introducing in-plane displacement jump at the interfaces. Some interesting new results are presented in this paper, which are useful to understanding of the behavior of laminated composite materials.