Abstract
Based on the residual sub-sampling technique developed by Driscoll and Heryudono, we extend the concepts to the analysis of composite beams and plates in bending. Various laminates and thickness/side ratio are considered. Simply-supported and clamped boundary conditions are analysed. The method allows for a more natural and automatic selection of the problem grid, where the user must only define the error tolerance. The results obtained show an interesting and promising approach to the static analysis of composite laminates.