An Electrical Computer for the Solution of Shear-Lag and Bolted-Joint Problems

Abstract

The analogy between the distribution of stresses in flat stiffened panels and the distribution of electric current in a ladder-type resistance network is used as the theoretical basis of an electrical computer for the rapid solution of shear-lag problems. The computer, consisting of variable resistors and multiple-current sources, is described; and typical examples are given of its use. The analogy is extended to included bolted-joint problems, and an example is given also.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1947
Accession Number
ADA801329

Entities

People

  • Robert D. Ross

Organizations

  • National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aeronautical Laboratories
  • Axial Loads
  • Bolted Joints
  • Box Beams
  • Circuits
  • Computer Networks
  • Control Knobs
  • Electric Current
  • Electrical Networks
  • Electrical Resistance
  • Networks
  • Resistors
  • Shear Stresses
  • Stiffness
  • Variable Resistors
  • Voltage
  • Wiring Diagrams

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Structural Dynamics.