MATRIX PROGRESSION SEGMENTAL METHOD FOR ORTHOTROPIC PLATES

An efficient method for the analysis of rectangular orthotropic plates is outlined for the case of two opposite simply supported ends. Derived from elasticity theory, the method utilizes a device known as "bringing up the initial boundary" in avoiding the numerical difficulties associated with ordinary matrix progression. Solutions obtained for various loadings and edge conditions show excellent agreement with known results.

• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/issn/08190259
• Corporate Authors:

  Institution of Engineers

  Science House, Gloucester and Essex Streets
  Sydney,   Australia 
• Authors:
  • Lowrey, M J
• Publication Date: 1974

Media Info

• Features: Appendices; Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 158-163
• Serial:
  • Institution of Engineers (Australia) Civ Eng Trans
  • Volume: CE16
  • Issue Number: 2
  • Publisher: Institution of Engineers
  • ISSN: 0819-0259

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Load factor; Matrices (Mathematics); Mechanical elasticity; Orthotropic; Plate bearing test
• Old TRIS Terms: Elastic theory
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Highways;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00082910
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 8 1975 12:00AM