Finite Deformations in a Prestressed, Centrally Loaded Circular Elastic Membrane.
Abstract
The load-deflection characteristic of a prestressed circular membrane which is subjected to a concentrated central force is determined analytically and experimentally. In the analytical treatment, the Ritz-Galerkin method is used to extremize total potential energy. In the experimental study, tests are made on Mylar plastic film which is prestressed by means of edge weights and loaded by a small-diameter probe. Comparison is made between analytical and experimental results, and good agreement is found. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1961
- Accession Number
- AD0271670
Entities
People
- A.m.c. Holmes
- F.a. Field
- W.e. Jahsman
Organizations
- Lockheed Martin Missiles and Space