Abstract
The dynamic equations of orthotropic laminated plates are derived from the concepts of Timoshenko's beam theory to include the effects of transverse shear and rotatory inertia. The propagation of flexural waves is discussed. The transient response of a rectangular plate to a normal impact is investigated. We also consider briefly the influence of internal friction related to the damping on the response of the plate.

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