薄板理论的正交关系及其变分原理

利用平面弹性与板弯曲的相似性理论，将弹性力学新正交关系中构造对偶向量的思路推广到 各向同性薄板弹性弯曲问题，由混合变量求解法直接得到对偶微分方程并推导了对应的变分 原理. 所导出的对偶微分矩阵具有主对角子矩阵为零矩阵的特点. 发现了两个独立的、对称 的正交关系，利用薄板弹性弯曲理论的积分形式证明了这种正交关系的成立. 在恰当选择对 偶向量后，弹性力学的新正交关系可以推广到各向同性薄板弹性弯曲理论.     

Accurate modelling of piezoelectric plates: single-layered plate

Summary  The paper presents an efficient two-dimensional approach to piezoelectric plates in the framework of linear theory of piezoelectricity. The approximation of the through-the-thickness variations accounts for the shear effects and a refinement of the electric potential. Using a variational formalism, electromechanically coupled plate equations are obtained for the generalized stress resultants as well as for the generalized electric inductions. The latter are deduced from the conservative electric charge equation, which plays a crucial role in the present model. Emphasis is placed on the boundary conditions at the plate faces. The model is used to examine some problems for cylindrical bending of a single simply supported plate. Number of situations are examined for a piezoelectric plate subject to (i) an applied electric potential, (ii) a surface density of force, and (iii) a surface density of electric charge. The through-thickness distributions of electromechanical quantities (displacements, stresses, electric potential and displacement) are obtained, and compared with results provided by finite element simulations and by a simplified plate model without shear effects. A good agreement is observed between the results coming from the present plate model and finite element computations, which ascertains the effectiveness of the proposed approach to piezoelectric plates. Received 17 July 2000; accepted for publication 26 September 2000     

BENDING RESPONSES OF AN EXPONENTIALLY GRADED SIMPLY-SUPPORTED ELASTIC/VISCOELASTIC/ELASTIC SANDWICH PLATE

The bending response for exponentially graded composite (EGC) sandwich plates is investigated.The three-layer elastic/viscoelastic/elastic sandwich plate is studied by using the sinusoidal shear deformation plate theory as well as other familiar theories.Four types of sandwich plates are considered taking into account the symmetry of the plate and the thickness of each layer.The effective moduli and Illyushin’s approximation methods are used to solve the equations governing the bending of simply-supported EGC fiber-reinforced viscoelastic sandwich plates.Then numerical results for deflections and stresses are presented and the effects due to time parameter,aspect ratio,side-to-thickness ratio and constitutive parameter are investigated.     

Approximation uniformément valable pour l'écoulement de Falkner–SkanA uniformly valid approximation for a Falkner–Skan flow

In the context of the laminar steady two-dimensional flow of an incompressible Newtonian fluid, we propose a uniformly valid approximation in the whole domain of the flow over a flat plate with incidence. The solution is built from the asymptotic method of matched expansions at order one and has been compared with the classical boundary layer solution and the potential solution. It allows a better approximation of basic flow near the leading edge of the flat plate. The solution has been established at order two for the flow without incidence. These more realistic solutions should be employed when analysing the receptivity and the ensuing destabilisation of boundary layers. To cite this article: S. Saintlos, J. Bretteville, C. R. Mecanique 330 (2002) 673–682.     

ON THE METHOD OF ORTHOGONALITY CONDITIONS FOR SOLVING THE PROBLEM OF LARGE DEFLECTION OF CIRCULAR PLATE

In this paper,we reexamine the method of successive approximation presented byProf.Chien Wei-zang for solving the problem of large deflection of a circular plate,and findthat the method could be regarded as the method of strained parameters in the singularperturbation theory.In terms of the parameter representing the ratio of the centerdeflection to the thickness of the plate,we make the asymptotic expansions of thedeflection,membrane stress and the parameter of load as in Ref.[1],and then give theorthogonality conditions(i.e.the solvability conditions)for the resulting equations,bywhich the stiffness characteristics of the plate could be determined.It is pointed out thatwith the solutions for the small deflection problem of the circular plate and theorthogonality conditions,we can derive the third order approximate relations between theparameter of load and the center deflection and the first-term approximation of membranestresses at the center and edge of the plate without solving the differential equ     

Estimating the error of the beam approximation in the plane stability problem for a rectangular plate with a central crack

The plane stability problem for a rectangular, linearly elastic, isotropic plate with a central crack is solved. The dependence of the critical load on the crack length is studied using exact (the three-dimensional linearized theory of stability of elastic bodies) and approximate (beam approximation) approaches. The results produced by the beam approach are evaluated.Translated from Prikladnaya Mekhanika, Vol. 40, No. 11, pp. 117–126, November 2004.This revised version was published online in April 2005 with a corrected cover date.     

THE FIRST ORDER APPROXIMATION OF NON-KIRCHHOFF-LOVE THEORY FOR ELASTIC CIRCULAR PLATE WITH FIXED BOUNDARY UNDER UNIFORM SURFACE LOADING (Ⅰ)

Based on the approximation theory adopting non-kirchhoff-Love assumption for three dimensional elastic plates with arbitrary shapes^[1],[2], the author derives a functional of generalized variation for three dimensional elastic circular plates, thereby obtains a set of differential equations and the relate boundary conditions to establish a first order approximation theory for elastic circular plate with fixed boundary and under uniform loading on one of its surface. The analytical solution of this problem will present in another paper.     

Comparison of the calculations of three-convolution circular ARC corrugated diaphragms by toroidal shell theory and by orthogonal anisotropy plate theory

The calculation of elastic deformations of corrugated diaphragms was given by orthogonal anisotropy plate theory^[1], and its result agrees with the experimental results. But it has never been discussed seriously how the number and form of convolutions affect the elastic deformations and stress distributions of anisotropy plate. As a result, adaptable limits of orthogonal anisotropy plate theory cannot be indicated when it is used to calculate diaphragms. It is said that the theory is fairly good for calculating elastic deformations of the diaphragms which have more convolutions. It is also said that the error in calculating stresses is rather large. This paper, by using the toroidal shell theory, presents the calculation of deformations and stresses of three-convolution circular arc corrugated diaphragms both symmetrical and unsymmetrical, compares its result with that of the orthogonal anisotropy plate theory and gives definite adaptable limits of the latter theory.     

Bending of a fiber-reinforced viscoelastic composite plate resting on elastic foundations

Composite structures on an elastic foundation are being widely used in engineering applications. Bending response of inhomogeneous viscoelastic plate as a composite structure on a two-parameter (Pasternak’s type) elastic foundation is investigated. The formulations are based on sinusoidal shear deformation plate theory. Trigonometric terms are used in the present theory for the displacements in addition to the initial terms of a power series through the thickness. The transverse shear correction factors are not needed because a correct representation of the transverse shear strain is given. The interaction between the plate and the foundation is included in the formulation with a two-parameter Pasternak’s model. The effective moduli and Illyushin’s approximation methods are used to derive the viscoelastic solution. The effects played by foundation stiffness, plate aspect ratio, and other parameters are presented.     

ANALYTICAL RELATIONS BETWEEN EIGENVALUES OF CIRCULAR PLATE BASED ON VARIOUS PLATE THEORIES

Based on the mathematical similarity of the axisymmetric eigenvalue problems of a circular plate between the classical plate theory(CPT), the first-order shear deformation plate theory(FPT) and the Reddy's third-order shear deformation plate theory (RPT), analytical relations between the eigenvalues of circular plate based on various plate theories are investigated. In the present paper, the eigenvalue problem is transformed to solve an algebra equation. Analytical relationships that are expressed explicitly between various theories are presented. Therefore, from these relationships one can easily obtain the exact RPT and FPT solutions of critical buckling load and natural frequency for a circular plate with CPT solutions. The relationships are useful for engineering application, and can be used to check the validity, convergence and accuracy of numerical results for the eigenvalue problem of plates.     

A Bending-Gradient model for thick plates. Part I: Theory

This is the first part of a two-part paper dedicated to a new plate theory for out-of-plane loaded thick plates where the static unknowns are those of the Kirchhoff–Love theory (3 in-plane stresses and 3 bending moments), to which six components are added representing the gradient of the bending moment. The new theory, called the Bending-Gradient plate theory is described in the present paper. It is an extension to arbitrarily layered plates of the Reissner–Mindlin plate theory which appears as a special case of the Bending-Gradient plate theory when the plate is homogeneous. However, we demonstrate also that, in the general case, the Bending-Gradient model cannot be reduced to a Reissner–Mindlin model. In part two (Lebée and Sab, 2011), the Bending-Gradient theory is applied to multilayered plates and its predictions are compared to those of the Reissner–Mindlin theory and to full 3D Pagano’s exact solutions. The main conclusion of the second part is that the Bending-Gradient gives good predictions of both deflection and shear stress distributions in any material configuration. Moreover, under some symmetry conditions, the Bending-Gradient model coincides with the second-order approximation of the exact solution as the slenderness ratio L/h goes to infinity.     

On the application of the constant deflection-contour method in nonlinear vibrations of elastic plates

Summary  This paper concerns the application of the constant deflection-contour method to problems involving nonlinear vibrations. Two specific problems are considered: a clamped circular plate and an annular plate with free inner boundary. For the linear case, the results obtained offer excellent agreement with previous studies, indicating significant potential for the utilization of this method in different nonlinear cases. The analysis may be applied to other types of geometrical structures. Notwithstanding the fact that only a first-term approximation has been made for the deflection function, in conjunction with the Galerkin procedure, excellent agreement has been found. Additional analytical calculations could be made to improve accuracy, indicating that the method could prove particularly useful when employed with a symbolic manipulation package. Received 13 June 2001; accepted for publication 6 November 2001     

A Bending-Gradient model for thick plates,Part II: Closed-form solutions for cylindrical bending of laminates

In the first part (Lebée and Sab, 2010a) of this two-part paper we have presented a new plate theory for out-of-plane loaded thick plates where the static unknowns are those of the Kirchhoff–Love theory (3 in-plane stresses and 3 bending moments), to which six components are added representing the gradient of the bending moment. The new theory, called Bending-Gradient plate theory is an extension to arbitrarily layered plates of the Reissner–Mindlin plate theory which appears as a special case when the plate is homogeneous. Moreover, we demonstrated that, in the general case, the Bending-Gradient model cannot be reduced to a Reissner–Mindlin model. In this paper, the Bending-Gradient theory is applied to laminated plates and its predictions are compared to those of Reissner–Mindlin theory and to full 3D (Pagano, 1969) exact solutions. The main conclusion is that the Bending-Gradient gives good predictions of deflection, shear stress distributions and in-plane displacement distributions in any material configuration. Moreover, under some symmetry conditions, the Bending-Gradient model coincides with the second-order approximation of the exact solution as the slenderness ratio L/h goes to infinity.     

厚板的高阶剪切变形理论研究

已有多种厚板理论和高阶剪切变形模型,但仍需要进一步研究以更加完善.首先根据平均转角及上下表面剪应力自由这两个条件,提出了具有统一高阶剪切变形模型的中面位移模式,并将之表示为正交分解形式.根据正交特性,定义了板的广义应力;运用板问题应变能密度表示的等价性,提出了与广义应力功共轭的广义应变表示形式,建立了板的本构关系.证明了不同转角定义时虚功原理板理论表示的客观性,以及与三维弹性理论表示的等价性.运用虚功原理,建立了变分自洽的高阶厚板理论和变分渐近的低阶厚板理论,推导了相应的平衡方程及边界条件,分析了与已有板理论的异同.以广义应力形式建立了厚板理论的平衡方程,厘清了不同转角表示时板理论间的关系、低阶厚板理论与高阶厚板理论间的关系以及剪切系数计算等若干基本问题.对圣维南扭转问题的求解证明了该理论的正确性.      

A new modified couple stress theory for anisotropic elasticity and microscale laminated Kirchhoff plate model

A new modified couple stress theory for anisotropic elasticity is proposed. This theory contains three material length scale parameters. Differing from the modified couple stress theory, the couple stress constitutive relationships are introduced for anisotropic elasticity, in which the curvature (rotation gradient) tensor is asymmetric and the couple stress moment tensor is symmetric. However, under isotropic case, this theory can be identical to modified couple stress theory proposed by Yang et al. (Int J Solids Struct 39:2731–2743, 2002). The differences and relations of standard, modified and new modified couple stress theories are given herein. A detailed variational formulation is provided for this theory by using the principle of minimum total potential energy. Based on the new modified couple stress theory, composite laminated Kirchhoff plate models are developed in which new anisotropic constitutive relationships are defined. The First model contains two material length scale parameters, one related to fiber and the other related to matrix. The curvature tensor in this model is asymmetric; however, the couple stress moment tensor is symmetric. Under isotropic case, this theory can be identical to the modified couple stress theory proposed by Yang et al. (Int J Solids Struct 39:2731–2743, 2002). The present model can be viewed as a simplified couple stress theory in engineering mechanics. Moreover, a more simplified model of couple stress theory including only one material length scale parameter for modeling the cross-ply laminated Kirchhoff plate is suggested. Numerical results show that the proposed laminated Kirchhoff plate model can capture the scale effects of microstructures.     

THE FIRST ORDER APPROXIMATION OF NON-KIRCHHOFF-LOVE THEORYFOR ELASTIC CIRCULAR PLATE WITH FIXED BOUNDARY UNDERUNIFORM SURFACE LOADING (Ⅰ)

I.1ntroductionTheaxisymmetricproblemofthreedimensionalelasticcircularplatecanbetreatedasthreedimensionalaxisymmetricproblemofelasticity.Weconsideracircularplatewithauniformthicknessh,andsetupacircumferentialcoordinates(r,o)onitsmidd1esurfacewithabscissazp…     

Modified equations of finite-size layered plates made of orthotropic material. Comparison of the results of numerical calculations with analytical solutions

This paper describes the modified bending equations of layered orthotropic plates in the first approximation. The approximation of the solution of the equation of the three-dimensional theory of elasticity by the Legendre polynomial segments is used to obtain differential equations of the elastic layer. For the approximation of equilibrium equations and boundary conditions of three-dimensional theory of elasticity, several approximations of each desired function (stresses and displacements) are used. The stresses at the internal points of the plate are determined from the defining equations for the orthotropic material, averaged with respect to the plate thickness. The construction of the bending equations of layered plates for each layer is carried out with the help of the elastic layer equations and the conjugation conditions on the boundaries between layers, which are conditions for the continuity of normal stresses and displacements. The numerical solution of the problem of bending of the rectangular layered plate obtained with the help of modified equations is compared with an analytical solution. It is determined that the maximum error in determining the stresses does not exceed 3 %.     

Wave interaction with multiple articulated floating elastic plates

Flexural gravity wave scattering by multiple articulated floating elastic plates is investigated in the three cases for water of finite depth, infinite depth and shallow water approximation under the assumptions of two-dimensional linearized theory of water waves. The elastic plates are joined through connectors, which act as articulated joints. In the case when two semi-infinite plates are connected through a single articulation, using the symmetric characteristic of the plate geometry and the expansion formulae for wave-structure interaction problem, the velocity potentials are obtained in closed forms in the case of finite and infinite water depths. On the other hand, in the case of shallow water approximation, the continuity of energy and mass flux are used to obtain a system of equations for the determination of the full velocity potentials for wave scattering by multiple articulations. Further, using the results for single articulation and assuming that the articulated joints are wide apart, the wide-spacing approximation method is used to obtain the reflection coefficient for wave scattering due to multiple articulated floating elastic plates. The effects of the stiffness of the connectors, length of the elastic plates and water depth on the propagation of flexural gravity waves are investigated by analysing the reflection coefficient.     

基于平面弹性—板弯曲模拟关系的薄板有限元列式——从膜单元到薄板单元

本文全面讨论了基于平面弹性－－板弯曲模拟关系的薄板有限单元的理论和方法,由于直接对弯矩函数进行插值,c1连续性的要求得以自然避免,薄板单元可以直接在c0连续的层面上加以构造,无需借用Reissner-Mindlin的中厚板理论,由之引发的闭锁问题也得以避免,本文系统地阐明了平面弹性膜单元与薄板弯曲单元的对应关系,及由平面弹性膜单元的向薄板弯曲单元转换的一整套方法。为薄板单元的构造提供了一条新的有余的途径,文中给出了对应于平面弹性膜单元CST,LST,Q4,Q8的薄板单元,我们称之为MPS板单元,MPS板元以挠度和转角为自由度,便于实际应用,和其它板单元相比具有非常高的精度。     

Stress boundary conditions for plate bending

The determination of the appropriate boundary conditions for a two-dimensional theory of elastic flat plates (and shells) consistent with the expected order of accuracy of the theory is both critical and challenging. The reciprocal theorem of elasticity will be applied in a novel way to obtain the appropriate stress boundary conditions for plate bending accurate to all order (with respect to the usual dimensionless thickness parameter) for plates of general edge geometry and loading. Kirchhoff’s two contracted stress boundary conditions are shown to be consistent with a leading term (thin plate) approximation theory, but the more general results obtained herein are needed for higher order theories.