Abstract: This review article is devoted to the use of the Reissner Mixed Variational Theorem (RMVT) forward two-dimensional modeling of flat and curved, multilayer structures. A thorough review of the ...

Abstract: This paper gives a historical review of the theories that have been developed for the analysis of multilayered structures. Attention has been restricted to the so-called Zig-Zag theories, which ...

Abstract: This work deals with refined theories for beams with an increasing number of displacement variables. Reference has been made to the asymptotic and axiomatic methods. A Taylor-type expansion up ...

Abstract: Highly flexible plate structures are subjected to various loading and edge conditions in many engineering applications, such as in the aerospace and civil industries. In this paper, the post-buckling response of rectangular ...

Abstract: This work deals with accurate free-vibration analysis of anisotropic, simply supported plates of square planform. Refined plate theories, which include layer-wise, equivalent single layer and zig-zag ...

Abstract: This paper proposes the use of an advanced one-dimensional (1D) variable kinematic model to analyze typical civil engineering structures. The model is referred to as component-wise (CW), and it was originally introduced ...

Abstract: This work extends advanced beam models to carry out a more accurate free-vibration analysis of conventional (straight, or with sweep/dihedral angles) and joined wings. The beam models are obtained by assuming higher-order ...

Abstract: This paper deals with the accurate evaluation of complete three-dimensional (3D) stress fields in beam structures with compact and bridge-like sections. A refined beam finite-element (FE) formulation is employed, which ...

Abstract: Modeling damage behavior in engineering structures is vital, but balancing computational efficiency and accuracy presents a significant challenge. This study introduces an advanced higher-order beam model incorporating a ...