Abstract
In this work we present a new simple linear two-noded beam element adequate for the analysis of composite laminated and sandwich beams based on the combination of classical Timoshenko beam theory and the refined zigzag kinematics proposed by Tessler ''et al.'' [[#cite-22|[22]]]. [...]
Abstract
Multiscale structural models based on the coupling of a zigzag kinematics and a cohesive crack approach have been recently formulated to analyze the response of shear deformable layered structures with imperfect interfaces and describe progressive delamination fracture (Massabò, [...]