Finite strip analysis of curved plate structures

A finite difference based finite strip method of analysis is presented for the solution of curved plate structures subject to normal loading. By applying variational methods to the principle of minimum potential energy the governing differential equation for a curved finite strip element is formed. The set of simultaneous differential equations resulting from a system of such strips are then solved using finite difference and Gauss reduction techniques. Various boundary conditions including continuity over interior supports may be considered.

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

Department of Civil Engineering

Year dc:date.issued

1979

Author dc:creator

• Downie, R M

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Martin, J B; Doyle, WS

Language dc:language.iso

eng

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/11427/13819

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/13819