Abstract

Analytical models in an isotropic and single layered laminated orthotropic plate gives shear deformation and transverse normal thermal strains is validated for the thermal stress analysis subjected to gradient thermal profile across the thickness of laminate. Benchmark results are prepared for sinusoidal and parabolic thermal profiles. First Order Shear Deformation Theory is used for calculating various quantities. The paper consists of results which give good agreement with gradient, sinusoidal and parabolic thermal profiles especially for thin plates having aspect ratio more than 10