This paper suggests an analytical approach to investigating vibrations of a laminated plate with a noncanonical shape in plan view under impact with an impactor having a semispherical end. The approach suggested is based on the immersion method. The dynamic behavior of the plate is described by the first-order theory accounting for transverse shear strain, thickness reduction, and normal element rotation inertia in each layer. Impact has been analyzed for different points of the plate whose contour consists of straight lines and circle arcs. The theoretical results are consistent with experimental data obtained with the dynamic wide-range strain measurement technique.

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