Analysis of Composite Beams Using an Elasticity Method

In this paper method of initial functions is used for the study of composite beam of two layers. Composite laminated beams are widely used in many structures, because this concept is very suitable for the development of light weight structures. The equations of two dimensional elasticity have been used for deriving governing equations. No assumptions regarding physical behavior of beams are made. Most of the beam theories which are currently used for analysis involve assumptions regarding the physical behavior of beams. The beam theories which are based on assumptions are of a practical utility in the case of beams of moderate thickness.