A refined size-dependent couple stress theory for laminated composite micro-plates using isogeometric analysis

In this article, a refined modified couple stress theory based on isogeomeric analysis to capture the small-scale effect on laminated composite micro-plates is developed for the first time. Based on Hamilton's principle, the weak form for composite plate is established by using the Reddy's third order shear deformation theory without shear correction factor and the refined modified couple stress theory. Unlike the modified couple stress theory,...