Solutions for the Multilayer Timoshenko Beam,
Abstract
A second order solution is presented for sandwich beams consisting of an arbitrary number of midplane symmetrical layers subjected to any type of transverse and shear loading and bounded by any combinations of free, pinned, and clamped end conditions. The solution includes transverse shear deformation and is shown to be a very good approximation to exact elasticity solutions. The distributions of shear stresses, normal stresses, horizontal displacements, and transverse deflections have been computed for various beams and the pronounced deviations of these distributions from similar results using classical beam theory ar explained. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1971
- Accession Number
- AD0727640
Entities
People
- George W. Swift
- Robert A. Heller
Organizations
- Virginia Tech