Shear Lag in Axially Loaded Panels
Abstract
The method of calculating shear-lag effects in axially loaded panels by means of the previously developed concept of the "substitute single-stringer panel" is simplified by an empirical expression for the width of the substitute panel which eliminates the need for successive approximations. For simple types of single-stringer panels, a theory not dependent on the assumption of infinite transverse stiffness is developed that can be used to estimate the effect of transverse stiffness on the stresses in practical panels. Strain measurements on five panels indicate that the theory should be adequate for design purposes and that the effect of transverse stiffness may be appreciable.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1948
- Accession Number
- ADA801469
Entities
People
- James P. Peterson
- Paul Kuhn
Organizations
- National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics