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A spline-collocation approach is proposed for studying the natural vibrations of orthotropic rectangular plates of variable thickness. The approach is based on the spline-approximation method and the method of discrete orthogonalization coupled with the step-by-step search method. The study is carried out within the framework of the classical and refined theories of plates. The dynamic response of the plates is studied depending on the variation of the plate thickness, the mechanical parameters, and the type of boundary conditions.

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These SpringerBriefs publish concise summaries of cutting-edge research and practical applications on any subject of Continuum Mechanics and Generalized Continua, including the theory of elasticity, heat conduction, thermodynamics, electromagnetic continua, as well as applied mathematics.SpringerBriefs in Continuum Mechanics are devoted to the publication of fundamentals and applications, presenting concise summaries of cutting-edge research and practical applications across a wide spectrum of fields. Featuring compact volumes of 50 to 125 pages, the series covers a range of content from professional to academic.More information about this series at