Costa, D. M. S.Bernardo, G. M. S.Loja, Amélia2019-03-122019-03-122016COSTA, D. M. S.; BERNARDO, G. M. S.; LOJA, M. A. R. – A symbolic simulator platform for the static analysis of thin plates. International Journal of Online Engineering. ISSN 1868-1646. Vol. 12, N.º 4 (2016), pp. 7-101868-16461861-2121http://hdl.handle.net/10400.21/9709The integration of symbolic capabilities into a simulation platform devoted to the analysis of thin plates can provide a greater flexibility in the learning process as it enables to incorporate, to experiment and simulate more complex and user-defined characteristics. With the present work one has built a symbolic simulator for the study of the mechanical behaviour of thin plates. These plates, with a rectangular/square basis geometric configuration, are simply supported along its four edges, and can be made from homogeneous or non-homogeneous materials. The capabilities of this platform are briefly illustrated through an illustrative case study.engHomogeneous and non-homogeneous materialsSymbolic simulation platformLinear static analysisThin platesjournal article10.3991/ijoe.v12i04.4963