Int. J. Advanced Structures & Geotechnical Engineering
ISSN 2319-5347, ISI Impact Factor: 0.763
VOLUME 01 NO. 01 JULY 2012:
Title: Analysis
of Composite Beams using Method of Initial Functions
Authors: Patel Rakesh,
Dubey S. K, Pathak K.K.
Abstract:
Method of initial functions is used for the
analysis of composite laminated beams. The distribution
of bending and shear stresses in composite laminated
beams are different from beams of small thickness. The
equations of two dimensional elasticity have been used
for deriving governing equations. The order of the
derived equations depends on the stage at which the
series representing the stresses and displacements are
truncated. No assumptions regarding physical behavior of
beams are made. The beam theories which are based on
assumptions are of a practical utility in the case of
beams of moderate thickness. However in the case of
thick or composite beams it becomes difficult to obtain
useful results using theories based on assumptions.
Keywords: Composite Beams, Elasticity, Stresses, Initial
Functions
Pages: 83-86