Analysis of Deep Beams

1951 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 163-172
Author(s):  
H. D. Conway ◽  
L. Chow ◽  
G. W. Morgan

Abstract This paper presents a method of analyzing the stress distribution in a deep beam of finite length by superimposing two stress functions. The first stress function is chosen in the form of a trigonometric series which satisfies all but one of the boundary conditions—that of zero normal stress on the ends of the beam. The principle of least work is then used to obtain a second stress function giving the distribution of normal stress on the ends which is left by the first stress function. By superimposing the two solutions, all the boundary conditions are satisfied. Two particular cases of a given type of loading are solved in this way to investigate the stresses in a deep beam and their deviation from the ordinary beam theory. In addition, an approximate solution by the numerical method of finite difference is worked out for one of the two cases. Results from the two methods are compared and discussed. A method of obtaining an exact solution to the problem is given in an Appendix.

1955 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 255-259
Author(s):  
H. T. Johnson

Abstract An approximate solution for the distribution of stresses in a rotating prismatic shaft, of triangular cross section, is presented in this paper. A general method is employed which may be applied in obtaining approximate solutions for the stress distribution for rotating prismatic shapes, for the cases of either generalized plane stress or plane strain. Polynomials are used which exactly satisfy the biharmonic equation and the symmetry conditions, and which approximately satisfy the boundary conditions.


Author(s):  
Е.Г. Хитров ◽  
А.В. Андронов ◽  
Е.В. Нестерова

Решение фундаментальной задачи Буссинеска широко используется в технических науках и позволяет эффективно решать широкий спектр задач науки о лесозаготовительном производстве. На его основе удается получить практически значимые результаты в области оценки распределения напряжений, возникающих в обрабатываемом материале под воздействием рабочего органа. Цель нашего исследования - проанализировать результаты расчетов и установить соотношение максимального значения касательного напряжения и среднего значения давления по пятну контакта рабочего органа с обрабатываемом материалом. Теоретическую основу работы составляют уравнения распределения нормальных и касательных напряжений, возникающих в упругом полупространстве при вдавливании в него жесткого клина. В результате анализа теоретических расчетов показано, что характер затухания нормального напряжения по глубине деформируемого массива материала с высокой точностью аппроксимируется квадратичной функцией (на основе полученной приближенной функции выполнено сопоставление среднего давления по пятну контакта индентора с массивом и нормального напряжения по глубине массива). При этом, как показали результаты расчетов, функция распространения касательного напряжения в деформируемом массиве имеет экстремум. Выполнено сопоставление полученных данных по значению экстремума функции касательного напряжения со значением приближенной функции нормального напряжения на границе контакта индентора сдеформируемым массивом. В результате показано, что максимальное по модулю касательное напряжение составляет 11-12% среднего контактного давления. Расчеты проведены при варьировании коэффициента Пуассона материала массива, установленное соотношение остается практически неизменным. Solution of fundamental Boussinesq’s problem is widely used in technical sciences and allows effectively solving a wide range of problems in forestry science. On its basis, it is possible to obtain practically significant results in the field of assessing the distribution of stresses arising in processed material under the influence of a working body. The purpose of our study is to analyze the results of calculations and establish the ratio of the maximum value of the shear stress and the average pressure over the contact patch of the working body with the material being processed. The theoretical basis of the work is formed by the equations for the distribution of normal and tangential stresses arising in an elastic half-space when a rigid cone is pressed into it. As a result of the analysis of the results of theoretical calculations, it was shown that the character of the normal stress distribution over the depth of the deformed massif of material is approximated with high accuracy by a quadratic function (based on the obtained approximate function, the average pressure over the contact patch of the indenter with the massif and the normal stress over the depth of the massif were compared). In this case, as shown by the results of calculations, the function of the shear stress distribution in the deformed massif has the extremum. Comparison of the obtained data on the value of the extremum of the shear stress function with the value of the approximate normal stress function at the interface of the indenter contact with the deformable mass is performed. As a result, it is shown that the maximum shear stress in absolute value is 11-12% of the average contact pressure. The calculations were carried out with varying Poisson's ratio of the massif material; the established ratio remains practically unchanged.


1982 ◽  
Vol 49 (4) ◽  
pp. 787-791 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. E. Gdoutos ◽  
M. Kattis

The stress and displacement continuity conditions for interfaces between two different anisotropic media were formulated in terms of the Airy stress functions of the media. It was shown that such formulation greatly facilitates the solution of the problems of composite anisotropic materials by the Airy stress function approach. Two examples were given to demonstrate the potentiality of the method.


I—In a previous paper the present writer discussed both theoretically and experimentally the equilibrium and elastic stability of a thin twisted strip, and the results obtained by the theory were found to be in good agreement with observation. It has, however, been pointed out by Professor Southwell, F. R. S., that the solution of the stability equations which was given in that paper may only be regarded as an approximate solution for, although it satisfies exactly the differential equations and two boundary conditions along the edge of the strip, it only satisfies the two remaining boundary conditions approximately. The author has also noticed that the coefficients n a m in the Fourier expansion of θ 2 cos mθ which were used in A are incorrect when m = 0, and this has led to errors in the numerical work so that the values of ᴛb 2 / π 2 h which are given in Table I of A are wrong. In the present paper a solution of the stability equations is obtained which satisfies all the boundary conditions. This solution is very much more complicated than the approximate solution and much greater labour is required for the numerical work. The numerical work for the approximate solution of A has also been revised and the corrected results are given in 9, 10. It is found that the results for the approximate solution are in good agreement with those obtained from the exact solution and that both agree moderately well with the experimental results which are given in A. The main part of this paper is an extension of the previous work and is concerned with the stability of a thin twisted strip when it is subjected to a tension along its length. The theory has been compared with experiment and satisfactorily good agreement between them was found.


1956 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 541-554
Author(s):  
G. L. Neidhardt ◽  
Eli Sternberg

Abstract An exact solution in series form is presented for the stresses and displacements in an elastic body bounded by one sheet of a two-sheeted hyperboloid of revolution, subjected to an axial concentrated load at the vertex. The problem is reduced to one governed by finite surface tractions with the aid of a scheme developed in (1), and the solution is based on the Boussinesq stress functions referred to spheroidal co-ordinates. The corresponding known solutions appropriate to the half space and to the circular cone are obtained as limiting cases. Numerical results are given for the normal stress on planes perpendicular to the axis of symmetry, at points on this axis. These values are utilized in a discussion aimed at the influence of the curvature of the boundary at the load point upon the transmission of the load into the interior of the body; the results indicate that this influence may be considerable.


1953 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 101-110 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. R. Mitchell ◽  
D. E. Rutherford

§ 1. When a numerical method of obtaining an approximate solution of a linear differential equation is employed, the process involves two distinct types of approximation. The region of integration having been covered with a regular net, the differential equation and the appropriate boundary conditions are replaced by finite difference equations which are linear equations in the values of the dependent variable at the nodes of the net.


2012 ◽  
Vol 166-169 ◽  
pp. 3065-3070
Author(s):  
Peng Zhang ◽  
Dan Shen ◽  
Shi Rong Li

The size, the position and the arrangement of external restraint will significantly affect the mechanical properties of the structures with the external restraint. Based on classical beam theory, the stress distribution of a simply supported beam with externally reinforcing steel bars under transverse loads is analyzed in this presentation. By assuming that the stresses in both the beam and the external constrains are less than their proportional limits, an analytical formulation of normal stress in the cross section of the beam was derived by considering two cases that the externally reinforcing steel bars are pre-stressed and are not pre-stressed. Influences of the parameters of the stiffness and the position of the externally reinforcing steel bars on the stress of the beam are discussed.


2012 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
pp. 217-224 ◽  
Author(s):  
Isaac Elishakoff ◽  
Kévin Dujat ◽  
Maurice Lemaire

In this note we deal with the approximate solution of the buckling problem of a clamped-free double-walled carbon nanotube. First the finite difference method is utilized to solve this case. Then this approach is verified by solving the buckling problem of a double-walled carbon nanotube that is simply supported at both ends for which the exact solution is available.


1994 ◽  
Vol 61 (2) ◽  
pp. 231-235 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. W. Shield ◽  
K. S. Kim ◽  
R. T. Shield

The solution for buckling of a stiff elastic layer bonded to an elastic half-space under a transverse compressive plane strain is presented. The results are compared to an approximate solution that models the layer using beam theory. This comparison shows that the beam theory model is adequate until the buckling strain exceeds three percent, which occurs for modulus ratios less than 100. In these cases the beam theory predicts a larger buckling strain than the exact solution. In all cases the wavelength of the buckled shape is accurately predicted by the beam model. A buckling experiment is described and a discussion of buckling-induced delamination is given.


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