Calculation of rigidly clamped circular plates in the statement of the problem on contact interaction in a two-layer package

The use of a mechanicomathematical model of bending of thick transversely isotropic plates is illustrated, where the plate is divided in an arbitrary number of equally thick conditional layers. This model allows one to approximately reduce the problem of determination of stresses and displacements in the thick plate to a corresponding contact problem for a bent pack age of layers. The axisymmetric bending of a rigidly clamped package consisting of two plates rigidly fastened together is considered. The results of numerical calculations are presented, which are compared with those obtained within the framework of a refined bending model of plates (with account of transverse compression and shear) and of the Timoshenko model, as well as in the statement of the three-dimensional theory of elasticity. The accuracy of satisfying the boundary conditions in each model is analyzed. __________ Translated from Mekhanika Kompozitnykh Materialov, Vol. 43, No. 1, pp. 93–108, January–February, 2007.     

Buckling stability of multilayer plates and shells with interfacial structural defects under axial compression

Based on the discrete-structural theory of thin plates and shells, a variant of the equations of buckling stability, containing a parameter of critical loading, is put forward for the thin-walled elements of a layered structure with a weakened interfacial contact. It is assumed that the transverse shear and compression stresses are equal on the interfaces. Elastic slippage is allowed over the interfaces between adjacent layers. The stability equations include the components of geometrically nonlinear moment subcritical buckling conditions for the compressed thin-walled elements. The buckling of two-layer transversely isotropic plates and cylinders under axial compression is investigated numerically and experimentally. It is found that variations in the kinematic and static contact conditions on the interfaces of layered thin-walled structural members greatly affect the magnitude of critical stresses. In solving test problems, a comparative analysis of the results of stability calculations for anisotropic plates and shells is performed with account of both perfect and weakened contacts between adjacent layers. It is found that the model variant suggested adequately reflects the behavior of layered thin-walled structural elements in calculating their buckling stability. __________ Translated from Mekhanika Kompozitnykh Materialov, Vol. 43, No. 4, pp. 513–530, July–August, 2007.     

Deformation of transtropic plates subject to mixed boundary conditions at their ends

Homogeneous solutions are constructed for three-dimensional static problems in the theory of elasticity for transversely isotropic plates whose top edges are free of stress and whose bottom edges are clamped. The roots of the transcendental equations are given. Donetsk State University. Translated from Teoreticheskaya i Prikladnaya Mekhanika, No. 30, pp. 12–19, 1999     

An analytical solution for bending of transversely isotropic thick rectangular plates with variable thickness

In this study, the bending solution of simply supported transversely isotropic thick rectangular plates with thickness variations is provided using displacement potential functions. To achieve this purpose, governing partial differential equations in terms of displacements are obtained as the quadratic and fourth order. Then, the governing equations are solved using the separation of variables method satisfying exact boundary conditions. The advantage of the purposed method is that there is no limitation on the thickness of the plate or the way the plate thickness is being varied. No simplifying assumption in the analysis process leads to the applicability and reliability of the present method to plates with any arbitrarily chosen thickness. In order to confirm the accuracy of the proposed solution, the obtained results are compared with existing published analytical works for thin variable thickness and thick constant thickness plate. Also, due to the lack of analytical research on thick plates with variable thickness, the obtained results are verified using the finite element method which shows excellent agreement. The results show that the maximum displacement of the plates with variable thickness is moved from the center toward the thinner plate edge. In addition, results exhibit the profound effects of both thickness and aspect ratio on stress distribution along the thickness of the plate. Results also show that varying thickness has not a profound impact on bending and twisting moments in transversely isotropic plates. Five different materials consist of four transversely isotropic and one isotropic, as a special case, are considered in this paper, which it is shown that the material properties have a more considerable impact on higher thickness plate.     

Kinematic models of refined theories concerning composite beams,plates, and shells

Kinematic models used for construction of energetically consistent theories of composite beams, plates, and shells were examined. A new representation of the solution of the three-dimensional theory of elasticity for a transversely isotropic body and concepts for movements in an orthotropic strip, obtained in the form of asymptotic expansions, were used for substantiated selection of correct kinematic models. A comparative analysis of the consistent theories with other existing versions of applied theories was given based on solution of test problems. The results of the numerical comparative analysis suggest with a high degree of certainty that the versions of the refined theories of beams, plates, and shells based on special kinematics and satisfying criteria of consistency are more precise and effective than theorems which do not satisfy these criteria. Institute of Applied Mechanics, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow. Moscow State Aviation Institute (Technical University), Russia. Translated from Mekhanika Kompozitnykh Materialov, No. 5, pp. 612–624, September–October, 1996.     

Representation of the solutions of the equilibrium equations for non-thin transversely isotropic plates

A system of equilibrium equations for a transversely isotropic plate is derived by expanding the unknown functions in a Fourier series in Legendre polynomials of the thickness coordinate. It breaks up into two groups of equations corresponding to a generalized two-dimensional stressed state and bending of the plate. A method is presented for representing the general solution for the first group in an arbitrary approximation as biharmonic, irrotational, and vortical solutions. Institute of Mechanics, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kiev. Translated from Teoreticheskaya i Prikladnaya Mekhanika, No. 30, pp. 3–12, 1999.     

Some results concerning the state of bending for transversely isotropic plates

In this paper, we present a series of basic theorems for transversely isotropic plates characterized by a state of bending. More precisely, we show a reciprocal theorem and a uniqueness result without positive definiteness assumptions on the elastic coefficients. Moreover, we establish some variational and minimum principles. Finally, we give a Galerkin representation of the solution. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Determination of contact stresses in problems on bending of a package of transversely isotropic bars

A mechanomathematical model for bending of packages of transversely isotropic bars of rectangular cross section is proposed. Adhesion, slippage, and separation zones between the bars are considered. The resolving equations for deflections and tangential displacements are supplemented with a system of linear differential equations for determining the normal and tangential contact stresses, and boundary conditions are formulated. A scheme for analytical solution of two contact problems—a package under the action of a distributed load and a round stamp—is considered. For these packages, a transition is performed from the initial system of differential equations for determining the contact stresses, where the unknown functions are interrelated by recurrent relationships, to one linear differential equation of fourth order and then to a system of linear algebraic equations. This transition allows us to integrate the initial system and get expressions for the contact stresses.Translated from Mekhanika Kompozitnykh Materialov, Vol. 40, No. 6, pp. 761–778, November–December, 2004.     

On the three-dimensional thermostressed state of rectangular plates under nonuniform heating

We consider three-dimensional boundary-value problems of the stationary theory of heat conduction and thermoelasticity for rectangular homogenous isotropic plates of arbitrary thickness. It is assumed that the temperature or heat flux density prescribed on the top and bottom surfaces admit a representation in the form of double trigonometric series. A closed-form analytic solution is obtained for the boundary-value problems of thermoelasticity in the case of plates with contacting edges along the lateral faces. Numerical computations are given for three types of boundary-value problems using the software package mathcad PLUS 6.0 for thin and thick plates. We construct the graphs of variation of the temperature, deflection, and normal stresses over the thickness of the plate. Three figures, 1 table. Bibliography: 6 titles. Translated fromTeoreticheskaya i Prikladnaya Mekhanika, No. 27, 1997, pp 18–26.     

Dispersion of normal waves in a transtropic plate subject to different conditions at its flat sides

The dispersion relations for potential, homogeneous, three-dimensional oscillations of transversely isotropic plates are studied. Possible characteristic effects of the boundary conditions on the phase and group velocities are demonstrated. Donetsk State University. Translated from Teoreticheskaya i Prikladnaya Mekhanika, No. 30, pp. 20–25, 1999.     

横观各向同性板的弹性理论和弹性改进理论及一种新的厚板理论

本文从横观各向同性体弹性力学位移形式的基本方程出发,考虑板面承受横向荷载,建立了横观各向同性板弯曲的弹性理论.并由此建立了一个在板的每边能满足三个边界条件的弹性改进理论和一种新的厚板理论.文中求得了周边简支多边形板的弹性改进理论解,数值结果与三维弹性理论精确解的结果非常接近.新的厚板理论和以往的中厚板理论的系统比较表明,我们提出的厚板理论最靠近弹性理论的结果.     

On the natural frequency of transversely isotropic magneto-electro-elastic plates in contact with fluid

In this paper, the vibration characteristics of transversely isotropic magneto-electro-elastic (MEE) rectangular plates in contact with fluid are investigated. The mathematical formulation on the determination of added virtual mass for water-contacting MEE rectangular plates with uniform thickness is performed. Based on the recently proposed differential equation governing the dynamical responses of the MEE rectangular plates, a fluid-structure interaction model is established and analyzed. First of all, the added virtual mass incremental (AVMI) factor of the system is calculated by using the proposed approach and the added virtual mass can then be obtained, furthermore, the natural frequencies of the MEE rectangular plates in contact with fluid with different boundary conditions are also investigated. It is noted that the natural frequencies based on the proposed method are very useful for those engineers or researchers who are engaged in the vibration analysis and design of the MEE plate in contact with fluid.     

Effect of shear compliance in bending and torsion on the stress concentration in a transversely isotropic plate with a hole whose edge is supported

The stress concentration in shear-compliant, transversely isotropic plates with a hole whose edge is supported has been investigated in bending and torsion. Two variants of the boundary conditions are examined. It is shown that the use of the classical Kirchhoff model may lead to a number of qualitative discrepancies.Mathematical Physics Branch, Institute of Mathematics, Academy of Sciences of the Ukrainian SSR. Translated from Mekhanika Polimerov, No. 3, pp. 458–463, May–June, 1975.     

Boussinesq–Cerruti problems for the hexagonally symmetric system of elasticity in n –dimensional half-space

The Poisson matrices of the analoga to the Boussinesq–Cerruti boundary value problems for the operator of transversely isotropic elastostatics in n–dimensional half-space are computed by Fourier transformation and given in explicit form.     

Thermoelastoplastic Bending of Complexly Reinforced Plates

A problem on the transverse-longitudinal bending of reinforced plates of variable thickness under a thermal-force loading is formulated. A qualitative analysis of the problem is carried out, and a way of its linearization is indicated. Calculations of isotropic and metal composite plates subjected to the transverse or transverse-longitudinal bending showed that their bearing capacity in the elastoplastic bending is a number of times (occasionally, by an order of magnitude) greater than in the elastic bending. The heating of the plates sharply decreases their resistance to the bending in the case of elasticity and affects it only slightly in the case of elastoplasticity. In the elastoplastic bending, the bearing capacity of the metal composite plate a number of times exceeds that of isotropic plates made of conventional structural metal alloys. __________ Translated from Mekhanika Kompozitnykh Materialov, Vol. 41, No. 6, pp. 715–742, November–December, 2005.     

On natural frequencies of transversely isotropic circular plates

The paper discusses the impact of the material properties of transversely isotropic circular plates on its natural frequencies. Two refined theories of plates have been used to analyze the free vibration behavior of homogeneous plates. Both theories take into account normal and rotary inertias. Fundamental frequencies for plates with radial inhomogeneity have been obtained with the help of finite element package Comsol Multiphysics 5.0. It has been shown that the inhomogeneity of the plate have a profound impact on the first (lowest) frequency of the plate, while the plate orthotropy has a greater influence on the second and higher vibration mode [2] (Fig. 1, Table 1).     

A continuous model for investigation of physically nonlinear deformation of orthotropic sandwich plates

A phenomenological yield condition for quasi-brittle and plastic orthotropic materials with initial stresses is suggested. All components of the yield tensor are determined from experiments on uniaxial loading. The reliability estimates of the criterion suggested is discussed. For a plastic material without initial stresses, the given condition transforms into the Marin—Hu criterion. The defining equations of the deformation theory of plasticity with isotropic and “anisotropic” hardening, associated with the yield condition suggested, are obtained. These equations are used as the basis for a highly accurate nonclassical continuous model for nonlinear deformation of thick sandwich plates. The approximations with respect to the transverse coordinate take into account the flexural and nonflexural deformations in transverse shear and compression. The high-order approximations allow us to model the occurrence of layer delamination cracks by introducing thin nonrigid interlayers without violating the continuity concept of the theory. Submitted to the 11th International Conference on Mechanics of Composite Materials (Riga, June 11–15, 2000). Translated from Mekhanika Kompozitnykh Materialov, Vol. 36, No. pp. 329–340, May–June, 2000.     

Stress State of Multilayer Thin-Walled Elements with Interfacial Defects of Structure

Based on the discrete-structural theory of thin plates and shells, a calculation model for thin-walled elements consisting of a number of rigid anisotropic layers is put forward. It is assumed that the transverse shear and compression stresses are equal on the interfaces. Elastic slippage is allowed over the interfaces between adjacent layers. The solution to the problem is obtained in a geometrically nonlinear statement with account of the influence of transverse shear and compression strains. The stress-strain state of circular two-layer transversely isotropic plates, both without defects and with a local area of adhesion failure at their center, is investigated numerically and experimentally. It is found that the kinematic and static contact conditions on the interfaces of layered thin-walled structural members greatly affect the magnitude of stresses and strains. With the use of three variants of calculation models, in the cases of perfect and weakened contact conditions between layers, the calculation results for circular plates are compared. It is revealed that the variant suggested in this paper adequately reflects the behavior of layered thin-walled structural elements under large deformations. __________ Translated from Mekhanika Kompozitnykh Materialov, Vol. 41, No. 6, pp. 761–772, November–December, 2005.     

Boussinesq–Cerruti problems for the hexagonally symmetric system of elasticity in n–dimensional half-space

The Poisson matrices of the analoga to the Boussinesq–Cerruti boundary value problems for the operator of transversely isotropic elastostatics in n–dimensional half-space are computed by Fourier transformation and given in explicit form. (Received: May 4, 2004; revised: January 30, 2006)     

A two-variable first-order shear deformation theory considering in-plane rotation for bending,buckling and free vibration analyses of isotropic plates

This paper presents a two-variable first-order shear deformation theory considering in-plane rotation for bending, buckling and free vibration analyses of isotropic plates. In recent studies, a simple first-order shear deformation theory (S-FSDT) was developed and extended. It has only two variables by separating the deflection into bending and shear parts while the conventional first-order shear deformation theory (FSDT) has three variables. However, the S-FSDT provides incorrect predictions for the transverse shear forces on the insides and the twisting moments at the boundaries except simply supported plates since it does not consider in-plane rotation. The present theory also has two variables but considers in-plane rotation such that it is able to correctly predict the responses of plates with any boundary conditions. Analytical solutions are obtained for rectangular plates with two opposite edges that are simply supported, with the other edges having arbitrary boundary conditions. Numerical results of deflections, stress resultants, buckling loads and natural frequencies are presented with the FSDT, the S-FSDT and the present theory. Comparative studies demonstrate the effects of in-plane rotation and the accuracy of the present theory in predicting the bending, buckling and free vibration responses of isotropic plates.