Most cited papers in Composite Structure Analysis and Optimization
What are the most cited papers in Composite Structure Analysis and Optimization?
The most cited paper in Composite Structure Analysis and Optimization is "A variational approach to the theory of the elastic behaviour of multiphase materials" (Zvi Hashin, S. Shtrikman, 1963), with 5,867 citations. Next come "Influence of Rotatory Inertia and Shear on Flexural Motions of Isotropic, Elastic Plates" (5,072) and "A Simple Higher-Order Theory for Laminated Composite Plates" (4,150).
Showing 50 of 100 papers. Every paper with more than 763 citations is listed.
| # | Paper | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A variational approach to the theory of the elastic behaviour of multiphase materials Zvi Hashin, S. Shtrikman · Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids | Mar 1963 | 5,867 |
| 2 | Influence of Rotatory Inertia and Shear on Flexural Motions of Isotropic, Elastic Plates R. D. Mindlin · Journal of Applied Mechanics | Mar 1951 | 5,072 |
| 3 | A Simple Higher-Order Theory for Laminated Composite Plates Junuthula Narasimha Reddy · Journal of Applied Mechanics | Dec 1984 | 4,150 |
| 4 | Micro-structure in linear elasticity R. D. Mindlin · Archive for Rational Mechanics and Analysis | 1964 | 3,998 |
| 5 | Mechanics of Composite Materials Robert Morris Jones, C. W. Bert · Journal of Applied Mechanics | Sep 1975 | 3,214 |
| 6 | Introduction to the Finite Element Method Sung W. Lee, Peter W. Chung · Cambridge University Press eBooks | 17 Jun 2021 | 2,945 |
| 7 | Thermoelasticity A. E. Green, Kenneth A. Lindsay · Journal of Elasticity | Mar 1972 | 2,900 |
| 8 | Topology optimization approaches Ole Sigmund, Kurt K. Maute · Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization | 20 Aug 2013 | 2,893 |
| 9 | A 99 line topology optimization code written in Matlab Ole Sigmund · Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization | Apr 2001 | 2,696 |
| 10 | On nonlocal elasticity A. Cemal Eringen, Dominic G. B. Edelen · International Journal of Engineering Science | Mar 1972 | 2,691 |
| 11 | A simple evolutionary procedure for structural optimization Yi Min Xie, Grant P. Steven · Computers & Structures | Dec 1993 | 2,684 |
| 12 | Effects of couple-stresses in linear elasticity R. D. Mindlin, Harry F. Tiersten · Archive for Rational Mechanics and Analysis | 1962 | 2,589 |
| 13 | Stress Singularities Resulting From Various Boundary Conditions in Angular Corners of Plates in Extension Malcolm L. Williams · Journal of Applied Mechanics | Dec 1952 | 2,504 |
| 14 | An incremental approach to the solution of snapping and buckling problems Eduard Riks · International Journal of Solids and Structures | 1979 | 2,000 |
| 15 | The Shear Coefficient in Timoshenko’s Beam Theory G.R. Cowper · Journal of Applied Mechanics | Jun 1966 | 1,894 |
| 16 | Exact Solutions for Rectangular Bidirectional Composites and Sandwich Plates N. J. Pagano · Journal of Composite Materials | 1970 | 1,839 |
| 17 | Nonlocal theories for bending, buckling and vibration of beams Junuthula Narasimha Reddy · International Journal of Engineering Science | Feb 2007 | 1,802 |
| 18 | Analysis of functionally graded plates Junuthula Narasimha Reddy · International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering | 10 Jan 2000 | 1,741 |
| 19 | The Elastic Moduli of Fiber-Reinforced Materials Zvi Hashin, B. WALTER ROSEN · Journal of Applied Mechanics | Jun 1964 | 1,740 |
| 20 | Morphology-based black and white filters for topology optimization Ole Sigmund · Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization | 19 Jan 2007 | 1,735 |
| 21 | A Fatigue Failure Criterion for Fiber Reinforced Materials Zvi Hashin, A. Rotem · Journal of Composite Materials | Oct 1973 | 1,733 |
| 22 | Consistent tangent operators for rate-independent elastoplasticity J.C. Simo, Robert L. Taylor · Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering | Feb 1985 | 1,709 |
| 23 | On first strain-gradient theories in linear elasticity R. D. Mindlin, N. N. Eshel · International Journal of Solids and Structures | 1968 | 1,683 |
| 24 | A class of mixed assumed strain methods and the method of incompatible modes J.C. Simo, M. S. Rifai · International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering | Jun 1990 | 1,637 |
| 25 | Efficient topology optimization in MATLAB using 88 lines of code Erik Andreassen, Anders Clausen, Mattias Schevenels et al. · Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization | 18 Nov 2010 | 1,631 |
| 26 | A fast incremental/iterative solution procedure that handles “snap-through” M. A. Crisfield · Computers & Structures | Jun 1981 | 1,588 |
| 27 | Virtual crack closure technique: History, approach, and applications Ronald Krueger · Applied Mechanics Reviews | Mar 2004 | 1,510 |
| 28 | THERMOMECHANICAL ANALYSIS OF FUNCTIONALLY GRADED CYLINDERS AND PLATES Junuthula Narasimha Reddy, C. D. Chin · Journal of Thermal Stresses | Sep 1998 | 1,504 |
| 29 | Boundary Element Techniques. Theory and Applications in Engineering C. A. Brebbia, J.C.F. Telles, Luiz Carlos Wrobel et al. · Journal of Applied Mechanics | Mar 1985 | 1,465 |
| 30 | A numerical method for computing the overall response of nonlinear composites with complex microstructure H. Moulinec, P. Suquet · Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering | Apr 1998 | 1,455 |
| 31 | Reduced integration technique in general analysis of plates and shells Olek C. Zienkiewicz, Robert L. Taylor, J. M. Too · International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering | Apr 1971 | 1,422 |
| 32 | Theories of elasticity with couple-stress R. A. Toupin · Archive for Rational Mechanics and Analysis | 1964 | 1,408 |
| 33 | Conforming and nonconforming finite element methods for solving the stationary Stokes equations I Michel Crouzeix, Pierre-Arnaud Raviart · Revue française d automatique informatique recherche opérationnelle Mathématique | 1973 | 1,406 |
| 34 | Topology optimization of non-linear elastic structures and compliant mechanisms Tyler E. Bruns, Daniel A. Tortorelli · Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering | Mar 2001 | 1,394 |
| 35 | On the Design of Compliant Mechanisms Using Topology Optimization* Ole Sigmund · Mechanics of Structures and Machines | 1997 | 1,389 |
| 36 | Differential Quadrature Method in Computational Mechanics: A Review Charles W. Bert, Moinuddin Malik · Applied Mechanics Reviews | 1996 | 1,347 |
| 37 | A continuum mechanics based four‐node shell element for general non‐linear analysis Eduardo N. Dvorkin, Klaus‐Jürgen Bathe · Engineering Computations | 1984 | 1,319 |
| 38 | Achieving minimum length scale in topology optimization using nodal design variables and projection functions James K. Guest, Jean H. Prévost, Ted Belytschko · International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering | 15 Jul 2004 | 1,315 |
| 39 | Fibre reinforced composites in aircraft construction Constantinos Soutis · Progress in Aerospace Sciences | Feb 2005 | 1,311 |
| 40 | A Progressive Damage Model for Laminated Composites Containing Stress Concentrations Fu‐Kuo Chang, Kuo-Yen Chang · Journal of Composite Materials | Sep 1987 | 1,310 |
| 41 | Analysis of thick and thin shell structures by curved finite elements Sohrabuddin Ahmad, Bruce M. Irons, Olek C. Zienkiewicz · International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering | Jul 1970 | 1,276 |
| 42 | Fractional calculus - A different approach to the analysis of viscoelastically damped structures Ronald L. Bagley, Peter J. Torvik · AIAA Journal | May 1983 | 1,249 |
| 43 | Exact Solutions for Composite Laminates in Cylindrical Bending N. J. Pagano · Journal of Composite Materials | Mar 1969 | 1,231 |
| 44 | Filters in topology optimization Blaise Bourdin · International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering | 14 Feb 2001 | 1,226 |
| 45 | On some variational principles in anisotropic and nonhomogeneous elasticity Zvi Hashin, S. Shtrikman · Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids | Oct 1962 | 1,209 |
| 46 | A three-dimensional finite-strain rod model. part II: Computational aspects J.C. Simo, Loc Vu‐Quoc · Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering | Oct 1986 | 1,208 |
| 47 | FE2 multiscale approach for modelling the elastoviscoplastic behaviour of long fibre SiC/Ti composite materials Frédéric Feyel, Jean‐Louis Chaboche · Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering | Mar 2000 | 1,204 |
| 48 | Modeling and Analysis of Functionally Graded Materials and Structures Victor Birman, Larry W. Byrd · Applied Mechanics Reviews | Sep 2007 | 1,190 |
| 49 | Historical review of Zig-Zag theories for multilayered plates and shells Erasmo Carrera · Applied Mechanics Reviews | May 2003 | 1,174 |
| 50 | Nonlinear bending of functionally graded carbon nanotube-reinforced composite plates in thermal environments Hui‐Shen Shen · Composite Structures | 22 Apr 2009 | 1,163 |
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