Accuracy of the Buckling Predictions of Anisotropic Plates
Publication: Journal of Engineering Mechanics
Volume 144, Issue 8
Abstract
The aim of this work is to explore the potential of two hierarchic sets, one polynomial and the other trigonometric, in the construction of versatile Ritz bases to accurately solve the linear buckling of anisotropic Kirchhoff plates. Focus is placed on reporting the basis ability to surmount numerical degrading effects associated with anisotropy. Several examples are presented to illustrate the merits and demerits of each set in terms of accuracy and rate of convergence, mainly by comparing their results with those obtained from traditional Ritz bases and finite-element models.
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Volume 144 • Issue 8 • August 2018
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Received: Jul 27, 2017
Accepted: Feb 22, 2018
Published online: May 26, 2018
Published in print: Aug 1, 2018
Discussion open until: Oct 26, 2018
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