ABSTRACT
A logical end to the study of the analytical theories of laminated composites is a discussion on methods for solution to problems in laminated composite structures. Interlaminar stresses are of great significance near free edges of a laminate. The extent of the region where interlaminar stresses are large is of the order of the laminate thickness. Maximum bending stresses occur at the bottom and top of the beam at the center. Bending moment and longitudinal bending stress are the maximum at the end support. However, maximum displacement occurs at the free end of the beam. The level of complexity increases particularly with nonsymmetric cross sections such as T-section and L-section. T-section consists of a flange and a web. An I-section consists of a top flange, a web, and a bottom flange. When a structure is subjected to compressive loading, depending on the load level, it responds in two ways — stable elastic deformation and buckling.
