On Nonmixed Symmetric End-Load Problems in Elastic Waveguides

Author: Sinclair, Glenn Bruce

Year: 1973

Degree: Dissertation (Ph.D.)

Advisor: Miklowitz, Julius

Committee Member: Unknown, Unknown

Option: Applied Mechanics

DOI: 10.7907/ZDWG-ZG20

Abstract

This investigation deals with the response of the semi-infinite, linear elastic, homogeneous, isotropic plate in plane strain, subject to symmetric normal loads acting, in the absence of shear stress, on its edge. A double Laplace transform technique is used to obtain long-time information for two problems; a uniform load and a line-load. Near- and far-field approximations are found, the far-field approximations giving the integral of the Airy integral for both problems.

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