A mesh-free method using exponential basis functions for laminates modeled by CLPT, FSDT and TSDT – Part II: Implementation and results

In this part of the paper we give the details of the implementation of the method presented in the first part. Also the solutions of several benchmark plate problems with various geometries are presented to validate the results. It has been observed that the method can perform excellently in a wide range of problems defined for the bending analysis of laminated plates based on various plate theories. For further use, some explicit expressions are given for the exponential basis functions suitable for the solution of symmetric cross-ply laminates.

► Step by step procedure of the formulation given in the first part of the paper. ► Validation of the results through the solution of several benchmark problems. ► Exponential basis functions suitable for symmetric cross-ply laminates.