“…These models are usually based on the ''equivalent single layer" approach (ESL approach), where the layered sandwich structure is represented by a solid panel with equivalent homogenized properties, Mindlin [4], Reddy [5]. Several researchers have used high order theories to model the thermo mechanical response of laminated monolithic or sandwich panels including Najafizadeh and Heydari [6], Dafedar and Desai [7], Kapuria and Achary [8], Shiau and Kuo [9], Matsunaga [10], Dawe [11] and Cooke [12]. However, none of these have in cluded the core through thickness flexibility.…”