A justification of the von Kármán equations

The method of asymptotic expansions, with the thickness as the parameter, is applied to the nonlinear, three-dimensional, equations for the equilibrium of a special class of elastic plates under suitable loads. It is shown that the leading term of the expansion is the solution of a system of equations equivalent to those of von Kármán. The existence of solutions of this system is established. It is also shown that the displacement and stress corresponding to the leading term of the expansion have the specific form generally assumed in the usual derivations of the von Kármán equations; in particular, the displacement field is of Kirchhoff-Love type. This approach also clarifies the nature of admissible boundary conditions for both the von Kármán equations and the three-dimensional model from which these equations are obtained. A careful discussion of the limitations of this approach is given in the conclusion.     

Streamline bifurcations and scaling theory for a multiple-wake model

We investigate the interaction between multiple arrays of (reverse) von Kármán streets as a model for the mid-wake regions produced by schooling fish. There exist configurations where an infinite array of vortex streets is in relative equilibrium, that is, the streets move together with the same translational velocity. We examine the topology of the streamline patterns in a frame moving with the same translational velocity as the streets. Fluid is advected along different paths depending on the distance separating two adjacent streets. When the distance between the streets is large enough, each street behaves as a single von Kármán street and fluid moves globally between two adjacent streets. When the streets get closer to each other, the number of streets that enter into partnership in transporting fluid among themselves increases. This observation motivates a bifurcation analysis which links the distance between streets to the maximum number of streets transporting fluid among themselves. We describe a scaling law relating the number of streets that enter into partnership as a function of the three main parameters associated with the system, two associated with each individual street (determining the aspect ratio of the street), and a third associated with the distance between neighboring streets. In the final section we speculate on the timescale associated with the lifetime of the coherence of this mid-wake scaling regime.     

Group Stratification and Exact Solutions of the Equation of Transonic Gas Motions

Exact solutions of the Kármán–Guderley equation that describes spatial gas flows in the transonic approximation are considered. A group stratification of the equation with respect to the infinite-dimensional part of the admissible group is constructed. New invariant and partly invariant solutions are obtained. The possibility of existence of solutions continuous in the entire space is analyzed for invariant submodels with one independent variable. A solution of the Kármán–Guderley equation of the double-wave type is constructed.     

Spin-down of a fluid between infinite cones

This study is concerned with the spin-down of a fluid between stationary cones. It follows on from [7], where solutions were obtained for a fluid spinning down between two infinite disks and where it was shown that under various initial conditions the dependence of the velocity on radius and time tends to a universal Kármán stage. In the case of cones the analogous universal stage is not of the Kármán type, which makes possible an experimental check of the applicability of the self-similar boundary layer equations generalizing the Karman equations previously considered in [11–13]. The experiments confirm the conclusions of the theory.Translated from Izvestiya Akademii Nauk SSSR, Mekhanika Zhidkosti i Gaza, No. 4, pp. 37–44, July–August, 1986.In conclusion, the authors wish to thank A. M. Obukhov and F. V. Dolzhanskii for formulating the problem and constructive discussions.     

A note on similarity-type flows of elastico-viscous fluids

A study is undertaken to ascertain non-Newtonian effects in steady flows of elastic fluids due to an infinite rotating disk when there is suction across its surface. The fluids considered are of a class for which the similarity-type solution of von Kármán is an exact solution. It is shown that the presence of elasticity (of the type considered) does not result in flow reversal, the disk acting as a centrifugal fan as in Newtonian flow.     

Complex Parametric Vibrations of Flexible Rectangular Plates

In this paper we consider parametric oscillations of flexible plates within the model of von Kármán equations. First we propose the general iterational method to find solutions to even more general problem governed by the von Kármán–Vlasov–Mushtari equations. In the language of physics the found solutions define stress–strain state of flexible shallow shell with a bounded convex space R ² and with sufficiently smooth boundary . The new variational formulation of the problem has been proposed and his validity and application has been discussed using precise mathematical treatment. Then, using the earlier introduced theoretical results, an effective algorithm has been applied to convert problem of finding solutions to hybrid type partial differential equations of von Kármán form to that of the ordinary differential (ODEs) and algebraic (AEs) equations. Mechanisms of transition to chaos of deterministic systems with infinite number of degrees of freedom are presented. Comparison of mechanisms of transition to chaos with known ones is performed. The following cases of longitudinal loads of different sign are investigated: parametric load acting along X direction only, and parametric load acting in both directions X and Y with the same amplitude and frequency.     

A new non-linear higher-order shear deformation theory for large-amplitude vibrations of laminated doubly curved shells

A consistent higher-order shear deformation non-linear theory is developed for shells of generic shape, taking geometric imperfections into account. The geometrically non-linear strain-displacement relationships are derived retaining full non-linear terms in the in-plane displacements; they are presented in curvilinear coordinates in a formulation ready to be implemented. Then, large-amplitude forced vibrations of a simply supported, laminated circular cylindrical shell are studied (i) by using the developed theory, and (ii) keeping only non-linear terms of the von Kármán type. Results show that inaccurate results are obtained by keeping only non-linear terms of the von Kármán type for vibration amplitudes of about two times the shell thickness for the studied case.     

Extension of Von Karman ansatz to magnetohydrodynamics

Summary The steady-state axisymmetric motion of an incompressible viscous conducting fluid is studied in the framework of the magnetohydrodynamical model. An ansatz is introduced on the radial dependences of the velocity and magnetic fields, which extends the one used by Von Kármán in the purely hydrodynamical case. It is shown how the extended ansatz can be characterized much in the same way as in hydrodynamics and how it reduces the magnetohydrodynamical system of partial differential equations to a system of ordinary differential equations. The solutions of these equations can be found in exact form in some simplified situations, while, in the general case, numerical approximation methods seem to be the only successful solution procedures.

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Sommario Il moto stazionario a simmetria assiale di un fluido conduttore viscoso incomprimibile viene studiato nell'ambito del modello magnetoidrodinamico. In esso vengono introdotte delle ipotesi sulla dipendenza radiale del campo di velocità e del campo magnetico, ipotesi che costituiscono una estensione di quelle introdotte da Von Kármán nel caso puramente idrodinamico. Si dimostra come anche in magnetoidrodinamica l'ansatz di Von Kármán sia suscet-tibile di una caratterizzazione molto simile a quella nota per l'idrodinamica e come, inoltre, riduca il sistema di equazioni alle derivate parziali, che sono alla base del modello, ad un sistema di equazioni differenziali ordinarie. Soluzioni di tali equazioni possono essere trovate in forma analitica in alcune situazioni semplificate, mentre, nel caso generale, metodi di approssimazione numerica sembrano costituire le uniche procedure di risoluzione in grado di fornire dei risultati.

     

Some results for approximate strain and rotation tensor formulations in geometrically non-linear Reissner-Mindlin plate theory

Finite element deflection and stress results are presented for four flat plate configurations and are computed using kinematically approximate (rotation tensor, strain tensor or both) non-linear Reissner-Mindlin plate models. The finite element model is based on a mixed variational principle and has both displacement and force field variables. High order interpolation of the field variables is possible through p-type discretization. Results for some of the higher order approximate models are given for what appears to be the first time. It is found that for the class of example problems examined, exact strain tensor but approximate rotation tensor theories can significantly improve the solution over approximate strain tensor models such as the von Kármán and moderate rotation models when moderate deflections/rotations are present. However, for each of the problems examined (with the exception of a postbuckling problem) the von Kármán and moderate rotation model results compared favorably with the higher order models for deflection magnitudes which could be reasonably expected in typical aeroelastic configurations.     

Nonlinear vibrations of an elastic disk rotating in a viscous fluid

Summary The von Kármán equations are extended to the dynamic case and to manifest the effects of the viscosity of fluid in which the motion takes place. The hydrodynamic aspect of the problem is analyzed and the flow pattern based on the von Kármán solution derived. The system of two nonlinear coupled differential equations is solved for weakened boundary conditions using the Galerkin procedure. A numerical example given for the mode of two nodal diameters and no nodal circles shows that: (a) the period of linear vibrations, T, is markedly increased by the presence of the viscous fluid; (b) the ratio T ^*/T(T ^* = period of nonlinear vibrations) decreases with an increasing amplitude, increases with an increasing speed of rotation, and increases with conversion to vacuum.

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Nichtlineare Schwingungen einer in einer viskosen Flüssigkeit rotierenden, elastischen Scheibe

Übersicht Die von Kármánschen Gleichungen werden auf den dynamischen Fall erweitert, und der Einfluß der Viskosität der Flüssigkeit, in der die Scheibe rotiert, wird in die Untersuchung einbezogen. Dabei werden sowohl der hydrodynamische als auch der elastodynamische Aspekt des Problems behandelt. Das System von zwei nichtlinearen, gekoppelten Differentialgleichungen wird mit Hilfe des Verfahrens von Galerkin für abgeschwächte Randbedingungen gelöst.Ein numerisches Beispiel für zwei Knotendurchmesser und keine Knotenkreise zeigt: a) die Schwingungsdauer T der linearen Schwingungen wird durch die viskose Flüssigkeit beträchtlich erhöht; b) das Verhältnis T ^*/T (T ^* = Periode der nichtlinearen Schwingungen) nimmt mit wachsender Amplitude ab, wächst mit steigender Drehzahl und wächst beim Übergang zu Vakuum.

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This work was partially supported by the University of Delaware     

Nonlinear Vibrations of a Simply Supported Rectangular Metallic Plate Subjected to Transverse Harmonic Excitation in the Presence of a One-to-One Internal Resonance

The nonlinear response of rectangular and square metallic plates subjectto transverse harmonic excitations is studied. The nonlinearitiesoriginate from the use of Von Kármán strains. The method of multiplescales is used to solve the system of differential equationsapproximately. Frequency response curves are presented for both squareand rectangular plates for primary resonance of either mode in thepresence of a one-to-one internal resonance. Stability of steady statesolutions is investigated. Bifurcation points and their types arediscussed.     

The principle of complementary energy in nonlinear plate theory

In this paper, the priciple of complementary energy is given for the von Kármán nonlinear plate theory. Thenecessary conditions are three linear and static equilibrium equations in the interior and static boundary conditions on that part of the boundary surface, where forces are prescribed. The stationary value of the complementary energy functional leads to the stress-displacement relations and the geometric boundary conditions.

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Zusammenfassung In dieser Arbeit wird das komplementäre Variationsprinzip für die nichtlineare Plattentheorie nach von Kármán untersucht. Als notwendige Bedingungen ergeben sich drei lineare statische Gleichgewichtsbedingungen sowie lineare statische Randbedingungen auf dem Teil des Randes, auf dem die Kräfte vorgegeben sind. Für den stationären Wert des Funktionals erhält man die Schnittgrößen-Verformungsbeziehungen sowie die geometrischen Randbedingungen.

     

Self-similar reverse flows in the region of separation of a turbulent boundary layer

The Kármán momentum equation and very simple scaling arguments relating to the profiles of the turbulent tangential stresses are used to construct a self-similar reverse flow of an incompressible fluid that, depending on the values of the empirical constants occurring in it, can be realized either behind the separation point of a turbulent boundary layer or in front of its point of reattachment. The empirical constants are determined by means of several independent experimental studies on turbulent separating flows of liquids and gases at subsonic and supersonic velocities.Translated from Izvestiya Akademii Nauk SSSR, Mekhanika Zhidkosti i Gaza, No. A, pp. 173–177, July–August, 1988.     

Exponential decay estimates for solutions of the von kármán equations on a semi-infinite strip

This paper is concerned with the analysis of Saint-Venant edge effects for nonlinear elastic plates. The model used is based on the von Kármán plate equations: a coupled system of two nonlinear elliptic partial differential equations with the biharmonic operator as the principal part. Energy methods are used to establish a nonlinear integro-differential inequality for a quadratic functional. Arguments based on comparison theorems are then used to establish exponential decay of end effects.     

Computational aeroelastic simulations of self-sustained pitch oscillations of a NACA0012 at transitional Reynolds numbers

The phenomenon of low amplitude self-sustained pitch oscillations in the transitional Reynolds number regime is studied numerically through unsteady, two-dimensional aeroelastic simulations. Based on the experimental data, simulations have been limited in the Reynolds number range 5.0×10⁴<Re_c<1.5×10⁵. Both laminar and URANS calculations (using the SST k–ω model with a low-Reynolds-number correction) have been performed and found to produce reasonably accurate limit cycle pitching oscillations (LCO). This investigation confirms that the laminar separation of the boundary layer near the trailing edge plays a critical role in initiating and sustaining the pitching oscillations. For this reason, the phenomenon is being labelled as laminar separation flutter. As a corollary, it is also shown that turbulence tends to inhibit their existence. Furthermore, two regimes of LCO are observed, one where the flow is laminar and separated without re-attachment, and the second for which transition has occurred followed by turbulent re-attachment. Finally, it is established that the high-frequency, shear instabilities present in the flow which lead to von Kármán vortex shedding are not crucial, nor necessary, to the maintaining mechanism of the self-sustained oscillations.     

On the general equations of axisymmetric problems of ideal plasticity

In this paper, introducing a velocity potential, we reduce the fundamental equations of axisymmetric problems of ideal plasticity to two nonlinear partical differential equations. From these equations we discuss compatibility of Harr-Kármán hypothesis with von Mises yield criterion and the associated flow law.     

Nonlinear vibration of symmetrically laminated composite skew plates by finite element method

Here, the large amplitude free flexural vibration behavior of symmetrically laminated composite skew plates is investigated using the finite element method. The formulation includes the effects of shear deformation, in-plane and rotary inertia. The geometric non-linearity based on von Kármán's assumptions is introduced. The nonlinear matrix amplitude equation obtained by employing Galerkin's method is solved by direct iteration technique. Time history for the nonlinear free vibration of composite skew plate is also obtained using Newmark's time integration technique to examine the accuracy of matrix amplitude equation. The variation of nonlinear frequency ratios with amplitudes is brought out considering different parameters such as skew angle, fiber orientation and boundary condition.     

Homogenization of linear elastic shells

Homogenization techniques were used by Duvaut (1976,1978) in asymptotic analyse of 3-dimensional periodic continuum problems and periodic von Kármán plates.In this paper we homogenize Budiansky-Sanders linear, elastic shells with material parameters rapidly oscillating on the shell surface. We obtain a homogenized shell model which is elliptic and depends on explicitly calculated effective material parameters. We show that the solution of the periodic shell model converges weakly to the solution of the homogenized model when the period tends to zero.     

Linear theory of supersonic flow past ruled bodies of three-dimensional configuration

The problem of flow past bodies with a ruled surface connecting an n-ray star in the initial section with a circular midsection is solved in a linear formulation with the use of the equation for resistance obtained earlier by the author [1]. Bodies of the investigated class have a substantial advantage in comparison with an equivalent cone and, for not very slender bodies, also in comparison with Kármán's ogival-shaped body. The resistance of the investigated bodies depends little on n.Translated from Izvestiya Akademii Nauk SSSR, Mekhanika Zhidkosti i Gaza, No. 4, pp. 94–101, July–August, 1978.