Studies in Prestressed and Segmented Brittle Structures

Abstract

A nonlinear theory describing the response of rectangular pre- stressed segmented beams is verified experimentally. The applicability of the theory is extended to beam-columns and to I-beams with multiple tendons. The methods of limit analysis are used to predict the ultimate load carrying capacity of prestressed and segmented beams and plates. A statistical hypothesis is developed and verified for scaling the behavior of different height nonflat segmented columns. Finally, the feasibility of prestressing cylindrical and ogive shells is investigated and evidence is obtained which demonstrates the practicality of over winding as a prestressing technique.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1966
Accession Number
ADA455655

Entities

People

  • Paul C. Hermann
  • Ralph L. Barnett

Organizations

  • IIT Research Institute

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aluminum Oxides
  • Bending Moments
  • Compressive Strength
  • Computer Programs
  • Databases
  • Elastic Properties
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Geometry
  • Insensitive Explosives
  • Mathematical Models
  • Mechanical Working
  • Mechanics
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Physical Properties
  • Stress Strain Relations
  • Stresses
  • Two Dimensional

Fields of Study

  • Engineering
  • Physics

Readers

  • Structural Dynamics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design