A three-dimensional solution for plates and laminates

A general three-dimensional solution is presented for statics and dynamics of plates, homogeneous or laminated, of orthotropic materials. The solution is in series form. Using parts of the general solution a variety of problems, especially of rectangular configurations, can be solved. As Mindlin's approximate analysis for vibration of thick plates is often adequate for specific practical purposes, a general solution for Mindlin's analysis is also given.