Accurate solution presented for free edge stresses in laminates with imperfect interfaces.
A mixed formulation based on three dimensional elasticity developed using Reissner-type variational principle.
Iterative analytical solution obtained using mixed-field multiterm extended Kantorovich method.
Numerical study shows the convergence and accuracy of the iterative analytical solution.
Effects of bonding imperfection on free edge stresses studied for extension, bending and twisting loading.