LOCAL AND BENDING STRESSES IN LAYERED MATERIALS WITH BONDED INTERFACE.

Abstract

The objective of this thesis was to obtain quantitative stress data for layered materials with bonded interface subjected to a static point load. Two distinct cases were considered: (1) local stresses due to a concentrated load applied to a semi-infinite composite body, and (2) bending stresses due to a point load applied to a composite beam whose vertical boundaries were fixed. A theoretical solution employing methods of numerical analysis where the composite is considered as a discrete continuum, and a experimental solution utilizing the technique of both photoelasticity and the morie method, resulted in compatible stress levels. Only stresses in the lower or core layer were considered. Variations in the stress level due to changes in material for the upper layer and thickness of the protective layer were examined. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 10, 1965
Accession Number
AD0629898

Entities

People

  • B. L. Chapman

Organizations

  • Pennsylvania State University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Bending Stress
  • Boundaries
  • Composite Materials
  • Materials
  • Mathematics
  • Numerical Analysis
  • Photoelasticity
  • Physical Properties
  • Stresses
  • Thickness

Readers

  • Fluid Dynamics.
  • Materials Science (Mechanical Engineering).