Exact bending solution of inhomogeneous plates from homogeneous thin-platedeflection

Based on the first-order shear deformation theory, an exact solution for sa ndwich plates with dissimilar facings by the use of the potential function technique is presented. The solution is expressed in terms of the deflectio n of a homogeneous Kirchhoff thin plate and is valid for simply supported p olygonal plates made of isotropic materials. Because of its mathematical si milarity, the solution for functionally graded plates is also presented.