Application of Betti's reciprocal work theorem to the location of cracks in three-dimensional elasticity

1990 ◽  
Vol 42 (4) ◽  
pp. R75-R77
Author(s):  
N. J. Ioakimidis
Keyword(s):  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Three Dimensional Elasticity

scholarly journals Alternative derivation of the higher-order constitutive model for six-parameter elastic shells

2021 ◽  
Vol 72 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mircea Bîrsan
Keyword(s):  
Energy Density ◽  
Constitutive Model ◽  
Strain Energy Density ◽  
Strain Energy ◽  
Shell Theory ◽  
Constitutive Relations ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Classical Shell Theory ◽  
Three Dimensional Elasticity ◽  
General Method

AbstractIn this paper, we present a general method to derive the explicit constitutive relations for isotropic elastic 6-parameter shells made from a Cosserat material. The dimensional reduction procedure extends the methods of the classical shell theory to the case of Cosserat shells. Starting from the three-dimensional Cosserat parent model, we perform the integration over the thickness and obtain a consistent shell model of order $$ O(h^5) $$ O ( h 5 ) with respect to the shell thickness h. We derive the explicit form of the strain energy density for 6-parameter (Cosserat) shells, in which the constitutive coefficients are expressed in terms of the three-dimensional elasticity constants and depend on the initial curvature of the shell. The obtained form of the shell strain energy density is compared with other previous variants from the literature, and the advantages of our constitutive model are discussed.

Reduction of Free-Edge Stress Concentration

1985 ◽  
Vol 52 (4) ◽  
pp. 801-805 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. R. Heyliger ◽  
J. N. Reddy
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Stress Concentration ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Free Edge ◽  
Shear Stresses ◽  
Normal Stresses ◽  
Interlaminar Shear ◽  
Three Dimensional Elasticity

A quasi-three dimensional elasticity formulation and associated finite element model for the stress analysis of symmetric laminates with free-edge cap reinforcement are described. Numerical results are presented to show the effect of the reinforcement on the reduction of free-edge stresses. It is observed that the interlaminar normal stresses are reduced considerably more than the interlaminar shear stresses due to the free-edge reinforcement.

Stiffness Constants for Composite Beams Including Large Initial Twist and Curvature Effects

1995 ◽  
Vol 48 (11S) ◽  
pp. S61-S67 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlos E. S. Cesnik ◽  
Dewey H. Hodges
Keyword(s):  
Wave Length ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Radius Of Curvature ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Curvature Effects ◽  
Three Dimensional Representation ◽  
Stiffness Model ◽  
Sectional Analysis ◽  
Three Dimensional Elasticity ◽  
Coupling Phenomena

An asymptotically exact methodology, based on geometrically nonlinear, three-dimensional elasticity, is presented for cross-sectional analysis of initially curved and twisted, nonhomogeneous, anisotropic beams. Through accounting for all possible deformation in the three-dimensional representation, the analysis correctly accounts for the complex elastic coupling phenomena in anisotropic beams associated with shear deformation. The analysis is subject only to the restrictions that the strain is small relative to unity and that the maximum dimension of the cross section is small relative to the wave length of the deformation and to the minimum radius of curvature and/or twist. The resulting cross-sectional elastic constants exhibit second-order dependence on the initial curvature and twist. As is well known, the associated geometrically-exact, one-dimensional equilibrium and kinematical equations also depend on initial twist and curvature. The corrections to the stiffness model derived herein are also necessary in general for proper representation of initially curved and twisted beams.

scholarly journals Three-Dimensional Vibration Analysis of Rectangular Thick Plates on Pasternak Foundation with Arbitrary Boundary Conditions

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huimin Liu ◽  
Fanming Liu ◽  
Xin Jing ◽  
Zhenpeng Wang ◽  
Linlin Xia
Keyword(s):  
Boundary Conditions ◽  
Admissible Function ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Pasternak Foundation ◽  
Arbitrary Boundary ◽  
Thick Plates ◽  
Arbitrary Boundary Conditions ◽  
Ritz Procedure ◽  
Three Dimensional Elasticity

This paper presents the first known vibration characteristic of rectangular thick plates on Pasternak foundation with arbitrary boundary conditions on the basis of the three-dimensional elasticity theory. The arbitrary boundary conditions are obtained by laying out three types of linear springs on all edges. The modified Fourier series are chosen as the basis functions of the admissible function of the thick plates to eliminate all the relevant discontinuities of the displacements and their derivatives at the edges. The exact solution is obtained based on the Rayleigh–Ritz procedure by the energy functions of the thick plate. The excellent accuracy and reliability of current solutions are demonstrated by numerical examples and comparisons with the results available in the literature. In addition, the influence of the foundation coefficients as well as the boundary restraint parameters is also analyzed, which can serve as the benchmark data for the future research technique.

One-dimensional models of fourth and sixth orders for rods derived from three-dimensional elasticity

2016 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 158-175 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erick Pruchnicki
Keyword(s):  
Order Term ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Transverse Dimension ◽  
Lagrange Equations ◽  
Transverse Shearing ◽  
Natural Boundary Conditions ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Shearing Energy ◽  
Three Dimensional Elasticity ◽  
Double Symmetry

The displacement field in rods can be approximated by using a Taylor–Young expansion in transverse dimension of the rod. These involve that the highest-order term of shear is of second order in the transverse dimension of the rod. Then we show that transverse shearing energy is removed by the fourth-order truncation of the potential energy and so we revisit the model presented by Pruchnicki. Then we consider the sixth-order truncation of the potential which includes transverse shearing and transverse normal stress energies. For these two models we show that the potential energies satisfy the stability condition of Legendre–Hadamard which is necessary for the existence of a minimizer and then we give the Euler–Lagrange equations and the natural boundary conditions associated with these potential energies. For the sake of simplicity we consider that the cross-section of the rod has double symmetry axes.

Three-Dimensional Elasticity Solution of a Composite Beam

1967 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 122-135 ◽  
Author(s):  
Staley F. Adams ◽  
M. Maiti ◽  
Richard E. Mark
Keyword(s):  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Solid Wood ◽  
Theory Of Elasticity ◽  
Orthotropic Materials ◽  
Stress And Strain ◽  
Cantilever Beams ◽  
Dimensional Theory ◽  
Reinforced Plastics ◽  
Three Dimensional Elasticity ◽  
Moduli Of Elasticity

This investigation was undertaken to develop a rigorous mathe matical solution of stress and strain for a composite pole con sisting of a reinforced plastics jacket laminated on a solid wood core. The wood and plastics are treated as orthotropic materials. The problem of bending of such poles as cantilever beams has been determined by the application of the principles of three- dimensional theory of elasticity. Values of all components of the stress tensor in cylindrical coordinates are given for the core and jacket. Exact values for the stresses have been obtained from computer results, using the basic elastic constants—Poisson's ratios, moduli of elasticity and moduli of rigidity—for each ma terial. A comparison of the numerical results of the exact solu tion with strength of materials solutions has been completed.

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