AIMED CONTROL OF THE FREQUENCY SPECTRUM OF EIGENVIBRATIONS OF ELASTIC PLATES WITH A FINITE NUMBER OF DEGREES OF MASS FREEDOM BY INTRODUCING ADDITIONAL GENERALIZED KINEMATIC DEVICES

As is known, targeted regulation of the frequency spectrum of natural vibrations of elastic systems with a finite number of degrees of mass freedom can be performed by introducing additional generalized constraints and generalized kinematic devices. Each targeted generalized constraint increases, and each generalized kinematic device reduces the value of only one selected natural frequency to a predetermined value, without changing the remaining natural frequencies and all forms of natural vibrations (natural modes). To date, for some elastic systems with a finite number of degrees of freedom of masses, in which the directions of mass movement are parallel and lie in the same plane, special methods have been already developed for creating additional constraints and generalized kinematic devices that change the frequency spectrum of natural vibrations in a targeted manner. In particular, a theory and an algorithm for the creation of targeted generalized constraints and generalized kinematic devices have been developed for rods. It was previously proved that the method of forming a matrix of additional stiffness coefficients, specifying targeted generalized constraint, in the problem of natural vibrations of rods can also be applied to solving a similar problem for elastic systems with a finite number of degrees of freedom, in which the directions of mass movement are parallel, but do not lie in the same plane. In particular, such systems include plates. The distinctive paper shows that the method of forming a matrix for taking into account the action of additional inertial forces, specifying targeted kinematic devices in the problem of natural vibrations of rods can also be applied to solving a similar problem for elastic systems with a finite number of degrees of freedom, in which the directions of mass movement are parallel, but do not lie in the same plane. However, the algorithms for the creation of targeted generalized kinematic devices developed for rods based on the properties of rope polygons cannot be used without significant changes in a similar problem for plates. The method of creation of computational schemes of kinematic devices that precisely change the frequency spectrum of natural vibrations of elastic plates with a finite number of degrees of mass freedom is a separate problem and will be considered in a subsequent paper.

Impulse deformation of triangular plates based on the classical theory

This article discusses the impulse effects of various loads on triangular, isosceles, elastic, isotropic plates. Analytical solutions of the direct problem of determining the internal moments and deflections of the plate, as well as the numerical results of calculations of specific loading case are presented. Goal. The goal is to develop a method for solving direct problems of determining internal moments and deflections in rectangular triangular, isosceles, elastic, thin, isotropic plates. Methodology. To solve the direct problem, the Navier method, the classical theory of modeling vibrations of thin plates and the Laplace transform are used. Results. A technique has been obtained that allows one to obtain numerical and analytical dependences for calculating the internal moments and deflections in a triangular plate. Originality. For the first time, a technique was developed for solving direct non-stationary problems to determine the internal moments and deflections in rectangular triangular, isosceles, elastic, thin, isotropic plates based on the classical theory. Practical value. The obtained analytical dependences can be used to simulate impulse vibrations of square and isosceles rectangular triangular thin isotropic elastic plates, which can be critical structural elements.

Brittle fracture in linearly elastic plates

In this work we derive by $\Gamma$ -convergence techniques a model for brittle fracture linearly elastic plates. Precisely, we start from a brittle linearly elastic thin film with positive thickness $\rho$ and study the limit as $\rho$ tends to $0$ . The analysis is performed with no a priori restrictions on the admissible displacements and on the geometry of the fracture set. The limit model is characterized by a Kirchhoff-Love type of structure.

Asymptotic homogenization of metamaterials elastic plates

The asymptotic homogenization technique is applied to evaluate the effective properties of thin plates with periodic heterogeneity. The effect of shear deformation in the homogenization process is evidenced and the role of cell slenderness, besides that of the plate, is clarified by several numerical analyses.

A KINEMATIC VARIATIONAL PRINCIPLE FOR THIN METALLIC AND COMPOSITE PLATES EXPERIENCING LARGE DEFLECTIONS ABOVE THE VON KARMAN LIMITS

Thin elastic plates (metallic or composite) experiencing large deflections are considered. The plate deflections are much larger than the plate thickness. The geometrically nonlinear elasticity theory and the Kirchhoff assumptions are employed. The elongations, the shears and the in-plane rotations are assumed to be small. A kinematic variational principle leading to a boundary value problem for the plate is derived. It is shown that the principle gives proper equilibrium equations and boundary conditions. For moderate plate deflections the principle is transformed to the case of the von Karman plate.