Finite-element calculation of a plate compliant in transverse shear

A finite-element calculation of a plate with a low transverse shear stiffness is presented. As the basic kinematic parameters, the angles of transverse shear at each of four nodes of the finite element of the plate are selected. The results found for the stress-strain state of an isotropic homogeneous composite and a three-layer plates confirm that the finite-element model elaborated is also efficient in the cases of nonclassical boundary conditions for plates, including conditions for the angles of transverse shear.