The phrase "a discrete layer" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts related to science, technology, or any field where distinct layers or levels are being discussed.
Example: "In the geological study, we identified a discrete layer of sediment that indicated a significant change in the environment."
Alternatives: "a distinct layer" or "an individual layer".
The hybrid control system has a two-layered hierarchical structure, a discrete layer and a continuous layer.
A semi-analytical finite element for the free vibration analysis of multi-layered composite conical shells based on a discrete layer theory is developed.
It is a discrete layer that sits atop web pages as a way to collect comments.
The equations of free vibration of the plate including the transverse shear effects are derived by a discrete layer annular finite element method.
By employing a discrete layer axisymmetric annular element and Hamilton's principle, the finite element equations of motion that facilitate considerations of transverse shear effect shear effect are derived.
The vibration and damping analysis of orthotropic cylindrical shells with a constrained viscoelastic core is carried out by using a finite element based on a discrete layer theory.
A discrete-layer representation is used that combines the Ritz method with polynomial in-plane approximations with one-dimensional Lagrangian interpolation polynomials in the thickness direction.
The free vibration characteristics of laminated circular piezoelectric plates and discs are considered using a discrete-layer model of the weak form of the equations of periodic motion.
In addition, a comparison is made with the predictions of a mixed solid element recently developed by the author, in terms of accuracy and costs by a discrete-layer model.
As structural models, a recently developed equivalent single-layer zig-zag model by the authors, a discrete-layer model and a sublaminate model developed from it in this paper are used.
Natural frequencies for layered elastic caps were computed and found to be in close agreement with other studies and results from a discrete-layer model of the equations of linear elasticity.
