Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
772600 | European Journal of Mechanics - A/Solids | 2011 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
The buckling problem of an infinite thin plate resting on a tensionless Winkler foundation and subjected to shearing loads is investigated. The infinite plate is simplified to a one-dimensional mechanical model by assuming a lateral buckling mode function and a borderline function between contact and non-contact regions. After the governing differential equations for the plate sections in the contact and non-contact regions have been solved, the problem reduces to two nonlinear algebraic equations. Buckling coefficients for plates with simply supported edges and clamped edges are determined for a range of relative foundation stiffness factors. Comparison of the results with existing theory and finite element analyses shows good agreement.
Related Topics
Physical Sciences and Engineering
Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Authors
Xing Ma, John Butterworth, Charles Clifton,