Compressive buckling analysis of plates in unilateral contact

The unilateral contact buckling behaviour of delaminated plates in a composite member is studied in this paper, where the two-dimensional mechanical problem is simplified to a one-dimensional mathematical model following the assumption of a buckling mode function in terms of the lateral coordinates. After the governing differential equations for the plate parts in the contact and non-contact regions have been solved, the problem is reduced to just two nonlinear algebraic equations allowing the buckling coefficient to be obtained through an iteration method. A simplified method is also deduced based on an assumed zero length of contact. The numerical results of the buckling coefficients based on both methods show good agreement.     

An analytical solution for buckling of moderately thick functionally graded sector and annular sector plates

In this article, an analytical solution for buckling of moderately thick functionally graded (FG) sectorial plates is presented. It is assumed that the material properties of the FG plate vary through the thickness of the plate as a power function. The stability equations are derived according to the Mindlin plate theory. By introducing four new functions, the stability equations are decoupled. The decoupled stability equations are solved analytically for both sector and annular sector plates with two simply supported radial edges. Satisfying the edges conditions along the circular edges of the plate, an eigenvalue problem for finding the critical buckling load is obtained. Solving the eigenvalue problem, the numerical results for the critical buckling load and mode shapes are obtained for both sector and annular sector plates. Finally, the effects of boundary conditions, volume fraction, inner to outer radius ratio (annularity) and plate thickness are studied. The results for critical buckling load of functionally graded sectorial plates are reported for the first time and can be used as benchmark.     

Thermal buckling and post-buckling response of imperfect temperature-dependent sandwich FGM plates resting on elastic foundation

Post-buckling behaviour of sandwich plates with functionally graded material (FGM) face sheets under uniform temperature rise loading is considered. It is assumed that the plate is in contact with a Pasternak-type elastic foundation during deformation, which acts in both compression and tension. The derivation of equations is based on the first-order shear deformation plate theory. Thermomechanical non-homogeneous properties of FGM layers vary smoothly by the distribution of power law across the thickness, and temperature dependency of material constituents is taken into account. Using the non-linear von-Karman strain-displacement relations, the equilibrium and compatibility equations of imperfect sandwich plates with FGM face sheets are derived. The boundary conditions for the plate are assumed to be simply supported in all edges. The governing equations are reduced to two coupled equation in terms of stress function and lateral deflection. Employing the single mode approach combined with Galerkin technique, an approximate closed-form solution is presented to calculate the critical buckling temperature and post-buckling equilibrium path of the plate. Presented numerical examples contain the influences of power law index, sandwich plate geometry, geometrical imperfection, temperature dependency, and the elastic foundation coefficients.     

A free rectangular plate on elastic foundation

In the theory of elastic thin plates, the bending of a rectangular plate on the elastic foundation is also a difficult problem. This paper provides a rigorous solution by the method of superposition. It satisfies the differential equation, the boundary conditions of the edges and the free corners. Thus we are led to a system of infinite simultaneous equations. The problem solved is for a plate with a concentrated load at its center. The reactive forces from the foundation should be made to be in equilibrium with the concentrated force to see whether our calculation is correct or not.     

Static analysis of an infinite beam resting on a tensionless Pasternak foundation

This paper addresses the static response of an infinite beam supported on a unilateral (tensionless) two-parameter Pasternak foundation and subjected to complex transverse loads, including self weight. The transfer displacement function method (TDFM) is employed to determine the initially unknown lengths that remain in contact. In contrast to a Winkler Foundation System (WFS), the lift-off points in a PFS (Pasternak Foundation System) are not necessarily at zero displacement but may be determined sequentially through considering the compatibility conditions at the junctions of contact and non-contact segments. After the response of the whole system including the beam and foundation is expressed through the displacement constants of the initial segment, the contact problem is reduced to two nonlinear algebraic equations with two unknowns. The foundation reactions and the internal actions of the beam may also be determined from the displacement response of the system. Two simple cases are solved to illustrate the influence of the foundation stiffness factors and finally, a third example of a beam with several contact segments is presented to demonstrate the application of the TDFM.     

Stability analysis of functionally graded rectangular plates under nonlinearly varying in-plane loading resting on elastic foundation

In this research work, an exact analytical solution for buckling of functionally graded rectangular plates subjected to non-uniformly distributed in-plane loading acting on two opposite simply supported edges is developed. It is assumed that the plate rests on two-parameter elastic foundation and its material properties vary through the thickness of the plate as a power function. The neutral surface position for such plate is determined, and the classical plate theory based on exact neutral surface position is employed to derive the governing stability equations. Considering Levy-type solution, the buckling equation reduces to an ordinary differential equation with variable coefficients. An exact analytical solution is obtained for this equation in the form of power series using the method of Frobenius. By considering sufficient terms in power series, the critical buckling load of functionally graded plate with different boundary conditions is determined. The accuracy of presented results is verified by appropriate convergence study, and the results are checked with those available in related literature. Furthermore, the effects of power of functionally graded material, aspect ratio, foundation stiffness coefficients and in-plane loading configuration together with different combinations of boundary conditions on the critical buckling load of functionally graded rectangular thin plate are studied.     

Response of an infinite beam resting on a tensionless elastic foundation subjected to arbitrarily complex transverse loads

This paper presents an investigation into the static response of an infinite beam supported on a unilateral (tensionless) elastic foundation and subjected to arbitrary complex loading, including self-weight. A new numerical method is developed to determine the initially unknown lengths that remain in contact. Based on the continuity conditions at the junctions of contact and non-contact segments, the response of the whole beam may be expressed through the displacement constants of the initial segment, reducing the contact problem to two nonlinear algebraic equations with two unknowns. The technique has been named the transfer displacement function method (TDFM). Comparison with the exact results of a particular limiting case shows the expected complete agreement. Finally, an example of a beam with several contact segments is presented and verified by the application of equilibrium conditions.     

Buckling of a flush-mounted plate in simple shear flow

The buckling of an elastic plate with arbitrary shape flush-mounted on a rigid wall and deforming under the action of a uniform tangential load due to an overpassing simple shear flow is considered. Working under the auspices of the theory of elastic instability of plates governed by the linear von Kármán equation, an eigenvalue problem is formulated for the buckled state resulting in a fourth-order partial differential equation with position-dependent coefficients parameterized by the Poisson ratio. The governing equation also describes the deformation of a plate clamped around the edges on a vertical wall and buckling under the action of its own weight. Solutions are computed analytically for a circular plate by applying a Fourier series expansion to derive an infinite system of coupled ordinary differential equations and then implementing orthogonal collocation, and numerically for elliptical and rectangular plates by using a finite-element method. The eigenvalues of the resulting generalized algebraic eigenvalue problem are bifurcation points in the solution space, physically representing critical thresholds of the uniform tangential load above which the plate buckles and wrinkles due to the partially compressive developing stresses. The associated eigenfunctions representing possible modes of deformation are illustrated, and the effect of the Poisson ratio and plate shape is discussed.     

各向异性矩形板的剪切屈曲分析

根据各向异性矩形薄板剪切屈曲横向位移函数的微分方程建立了一般性的解析解。该一般解包括三角函数和双曲线函数组成的解,它能满足四个边为任意边界条件的问题;该一般解还包括代数多项式解,它能满足四个角的边界条件问题。因此,这一解析解可用于精确地求解任意边界的各向异性矩形板的剪切屈曲问题。其中待定常数可由四边和四角的边界条件来确定,由此得出的齐次线性代数方程系数矩阵行列式等于零可以求得各阶临界载荷及其屈型。结合配点法,利用变形的对称和反对称性,以及对称迭层正方形板均可使计算更简单。以四边平夹的对称角铺设复合材料迭层板为例进行了计算和讨论。     

Equilibrium of a Prestressed Strip Reinforced with Elastic Plates

The contact problem for a prestressed elastic strip reinforced with equally spaced elastic plates is considered. The Fourier integral transform is used to construct an influence function of a unit concentrated force acting on the infinite elastic strip with one edge constrained. The transmission of forces from the thin elastic plates to the prestressed strip is analyzed. On the assumption that the beam bending model and the uniaxial stress model are valid for an elastic plate subjected to both vertical and horizontal forces, the problem is mathematically formulated as a system of integro-differential equations for unknown contact stresses. This system is reduced to an infinite system of algebraic equations solved by the reduction method. The effect of the initial stresses on the distribution of contact forces in the strip under tension and compression is studied     

THEORETIC SOLUTION OF RECTANGULAR THIN PLATE ON FOUNDATION WITH FOUR EDGES FREE BY SYMPLECTIC GEOMETRY METHOD

The theoretic solution for rectangular thin plate on foundation with four edges free is derived by symplectic geometry method. In the analysis proceeding, the elastic foundation is presented by the Winkler model. Firstly, the basic equations for elastic thin plate are transferred into Hamilton canonical equations. The symplectic geometry method is used to separate the whole variables and eigenvalues are obtained simultaneously. Finally, according to the method of eigen function expansion, the explicit solution for rectangular thin plate on foundation with the boundary conditions of four edges frees are developed. Since the basic elasticity equations of thin plate are only used and it is not need to select the deformation function arbitrarily. Therefore, the solution is theoretical and reasonable. In order to show the correction of formulations derived, a numerical example is given to demonstrate the accuracy and convergence of the current solution.     

A unilateral contact problem with the heavy elastica

A heavy inextensible elastic beam of infinite length and lying on a rigid foundation, is loaded by a concentrated force directed opposite to the gravity field. As a result a region of non-contact develops. This contact problem, in which finite deflections are considered, leads to a free boundary value problem for a system of non-linear ordinary differential equations. This system is discretized by means of finite-differences, and a Newton-Raphson method is applied to solve the nonlinear equations. In this type of problems the matrix has not a band structure and this hampers the use of available fast numerical procedures. However, through the use of an artificial devise this difficulty could be circumvented. Numerical results are given and their accuracy is discussed, in particular for large values of the external force.     

A cracked beam or plate transversely loaded by a stamp

In this paper the problem of an infinite elastic beam or a plate containing a crack is considered. The medium is loaded transversely through a stamp which may be rigid or elastic. The problem is a coupled crack-contact problem which cannot be solved by treating the crack and contact problems separately and by using a superposition technique. First the Green's functions for the general case are obtained. Then the integral equations for a cracked infinite strip loaded by a frictionless stamp are obtained. With the question of fracture in mind, the primary interest in the paper has been in calculating the stress intensity factors. The results are given for a rigid flat stamp with sharp edges and for an elastic curved stamp. The effect of friction at the supports on the stress intensity factors is also studied and a numerical example is given.     

弹性地基上矩形薄板问题的Hamilton正则方程及解析解

利用辛算法求出弹性地基上矩形薄板问题的解析解,将弹性地基视为双参数弹性地基,直接从弹性矩形薄板的控制方程推导出了问题的Hamilton正则方程,为求出任意边界条件下问题的理论解奠定了基础,并且通过算例验证了文中所采用方法的正确性．     

Bending of an Elastic Anisotropic Plate with a Circular Opening Stiffened Over Finite Areas

A contact problem is solved for an infinite anisotropic plate weakened by a circular opening, stiffened by inclusions of variable stiffness, and subjected to bending. For the unknown contact force of interaction between the plate and an inclusion, an integro-differential equation is derived and then reduced to an infinite system of linear algebraic equations. The system is analyzed for regularity.     

On the buckling of the elastic and viscoelastic composite circular thick plate with a penny-shaped crack

Buckling problem of the elastic and viscoelastic rotationally symmetric thick circular plate with a penny-shaped crack is investigated. It is supposed that the crack edges have a small initial rotationally symmetric imperfection. The lateral boundary of the plate is clamped and the clamp compresses this plate circumferentially and inwards by a fixed radial displacement. The investigations are carried out in the framework of the exact geometrically non-linear equations of the theory of viscoelasticity and as a buckling criterion the case for which the initial imperfection of the crack edges start to increase indefinitely is taken. Numerical results are obtained using the Laplace transform and finite element method and are compared with the known ones for elastic composites.     

Elastic stability of inhomogeneous thin plates on an elastic foundation

We study the elastic stability of infinite inhomogeneous thin plates on an elastic foundation under in-plane compression. The elastic stiffness constants depend on the coordinate variable in the thickness direction of the plate. The elastic foundation is represented as a Winkler-type model characterized by linear and nonlinear spring constants. First we derive the Föppl–von Kármán equations by taking variations of the elastic strain energy. Next we develop the linear stability analysis of the plate under uniform in-plane compression and explicitly derive the critical loads and wave numbers for particular three cases. The effects of the material inhomogeneity, material orthotropy and loading orthotropy on the critical states are examined independently. Finally, we perform a weakly nonlinear analysis of the plate at the onset of the buckling instability. With the multiple scales method, the amplitude equations for the unstable modes that provide insight into the mode type and its amplitude are derived and then the effect of the material inhomogeneity on buckling modes are evaluated qualitatively.     

Bending of rectangular thin plates with free edges laid on tensionless Winkler foundation

In this paper, the bending problem of rectangular thin plates with free edges laid on tensionless Winkler foundation has been solved by employing Fourier series with supplementary terms. By assuming proper form of series for deflection, the basic differential equation with given boundary conditions can be transformed into a set of infinite algebraic equations. Because the boundary of contact region cannot be determined in advance, these equations are weak nonlinear ones. They can be solved by using iterative procedures.Doctor candidate in Civil Engineering Department of Qinghua University at present.     

Analysis and optimization against buckling of beams interacting with elastic foundation

We consider an infinite continuous elastic beam that interacts with linearly elastic foundation and is under compression. The problem of the beam buckling is formulated and analyzed. Then the optimization of beam against buckling is investigated. As a design variable (control function) we take the parameters of cross-section distribution of the beam from the set of periodic functions and transform the original problem of optimization of infinite beam to the corresponding problem defined at the finite interval. All investigations are on the whole founded on the analytical variational approaches and the optimal solutions are studied as a function of problems parameters.     

THERMAL BUCKLING ANALYSIS OF CIRCULAR PLATE EMBEDDED IN AN INFINITE ELASTIC PLATE 1)

分析了嵌入无限大弹性板中的圆板在变温时的热屈曲问题。由于圆板的热膨胀系数与无限大弹性板的热膨胀系数不同，温度变化时圆板中会产生压应力。当压应力达到其临界值时，圆板会发生热屈曲。首先，基于弹性力学平面应力问题的基本理论，得到圆板和无限大弹性板的应力和位移；然后建立圆板热屈曲的控制微分方程，求得临界屈曲温度的解析解和数值解，着重讨论圆板和无限大弹性板的材料物性参数的关系对圆板临界屈曲温度的影响。