An analytical and numerical solution for the free vibration of laminated polymeric composite plates with different layups is studied in this paper. The governing equations of the laminated composite plates are derived from the classical laminated plate theory (CLPT) and the first-order shear deformation plate theory (FSDT). General layups are evaluated by the assumption of cross-ply and angle-p...

Timber has long been a popular building material, with benefits such as low energy consumption and the ability to create an in-built atmosphere that helps mitigate effects of global warming. Afara (Terminalia Superba) is well-known timber species high demand in Nigeria. The objective this paper assess physical mechanical properties wood, well flexural strength flatwise bending its glued laminat...

This paper describes the fabrication of arrays of parallel, electrically addressable metallic nanowires by depositing alternating layers of thin films of metal and polymer-both planar and topographically patterned-and sectioning the laminated structures with an ultramicrotome (nanoskiving). The structures that resulted from this process had two distinct regions: one in which parallel Au nanowir...

An analytical study along with a numerical investigation is conducted to determine the lateral buckling strength of thin-walled open-section I shape composite beams. Based on Vlasov-type linear hypothesis beam stiffness coefficients, which account for a cross section geometry and material anisotropy of the section, are obtained. In this study the axial and bending coupling terms ( A,, , A,, , D...