Start >> Lamination Theory >> A, B and D Matrices
The calculator computes the laminate stiffness matrices. The A matrix relates load intensity to midplane strain, the D matrix relates bending moment to plate curvature, and B is a stretching/bending coupling matrix.
Enter the layer material properties as a list {Ex, Ey, Gxy, nuxy}:
Enter a stacking sequence {theta1, theta2, ...}: Help on advanced stack entry
Check to tabulate expanded stacking sequence
Enter the default per-ply thickness
[A] =
[B] =
[D] =
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