The analysis of the fiber reinforced laminated composite plates is a complex task, due to the exhibition of poor resistance and strength in transverse direction and discontinuity of the mechanical characteristics along the thickness of the laminates. Thus a model that can address these complexities and also remains general in its approach is required for an accurate analysis of multi-layered composite structures under general condition of loading and supports. Present research is an attempt to develop an efficient and reliable 3D-FE model to simulate the low velocity dynamic response of composite laminates with a hole using ABAQUS software. At first, dynamic response of a laminate subjected to impulse loading is studied using a developed FE code which is based on layerwise laminate theory. The problem is then modeled by employing ABAQUS software. The results obtained from software show good agreement with those of FE code and available solutions in literature. The verified ABAQUS model is then employed for simulation of laminates with discontinuous geometry subjected to a complex dynamic loading. Different stacking sequences and boundary conditions are considered and the effects of projectile mass, initial velocity of impactor on the contact force history and plate response are investigated.

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