Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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785209 | International Journal of Non-Linear Mechanics | 2006 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
In this paper we consider a shallow arch with rise parameter h, free of lateral loading, but subject to prescribed end motion e with constant speed c. Attention is focused on finding out whether dynamic snap-through will occur. Quasi-static analysis is first performed to identify all equilibrium configurations and their stability properties when e and h are specified. If the arch is stretched quasi-statically, it will be straightened up and no snap-through will occur. However, when the speed c is not negligible it is possible for the arch to snap to the other side dynamically. Careful analysis shows that the only possible situation when dynamic snap-through may occur is h>36 and 83h-4
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Authors
Jen-San Chen, Jian-San Lin,