Mechanics of load transfer in cable-reinforced materials

The problem of a finite length of cable embedded in an elastic half-space and subjected to external axial load and torque is considered. Special attention is given to the constitutive properties of the cable, which exhibits coupling between extension and torsion. Displacement compatibility between cable and half-space is enforced through the use of approximate bond conditions. Two alternative tangential bond conditions are proposed and comparison is made with certain exact solutions for torsion of embedded rods, to determine the best choice of tangential bond condition for use with the embedded cable problem. An asymptotic analysis gives results for the types of singularities present in the shear tractions at the interface between the cable and half-space. Numerical results are given for the distribution of axial force and torque over the embedded length of cable for steel or nylon cables in a rubber matrix.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Mechanical Science and Engineering

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2011

Author dc:creator

• Burns, Stephen William

Contributors dc:contributor

• Costello, George A.

• Applied Mechanics
• Engineering, Mechanical

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright 1992 Burns, Stephen William

Language dc:language

eng

Identifier

AAI9236408
(UMI)AAI9236408

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/19882