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  • Week 2. Lamina and large deflections

    The aim of the week is to understand how the laminates are formed from laminae and how lamina stiffness is assessed. This is beneficial on following weeks when we analyze structures. Then, we focus on the role of geometrically non-linear von Karman strains which allow us to model large deflections through moderate rotations of thin-walled structures (beams, plates and shells). These strains often improve the load-carrying mechanism of thin-walled structures. I recommend that you perform the following sequence of learning actions:

    1. Get acquainted with the Assignment of this week (see Assignments-section) to get hands-on understanding of the framework where we operate.

    2. Check the Lecture slides and Selected journal and conference papers for this week in order to understand the fundamental ideas and theories we can use to solve the weekly problem. Make notes on them and how you understand them.

    3. Then you can watch the video (I am sorry about the quality of sound in video) and see how the story is told by someone else. Think about the open issues you have about the subject. The things you understand, you do not understand or you are unsure about.

    4. Join the question hour on Wednesday to ask about any open issues.

    5. Start making the assignments. 


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