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Jan 1961
Stresses in Layered Elastic Solids
Publication: Transactions of the American Society of Civil Engineers
Volume 126, Issue 1
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In this paper, the general expressions for stress are derived for multilayer systems which satisfy the conditions of plane strain. To illustrate the procedures involved, expressions for stress are derived for a two-layer system, subjected to a surface line or strip load. Each layer is considered to be an elastic solid. The upper layers are considered to be of finite depth, but of infinite horizontal extent, and the lowest layer of infinite depth and horizontal extent. The general equations developed herein may be used to calculate the stresses in the supporting layered media for embankments, continuous footings, pavement systems, compressor-station foundation mats, canals, etc., if the supporting media can be approximately represented as a two-layer plane strain system. Expressions for stress are developed for conditions at the interface of perfect continuity and zero friction. Such a system permits an analytical solution to many problems of engineering importance. The proce dures employed are by no means limited to a two-layer systems. The three and four layer cases maybe solved with little additional difficulty with the aid of a digital computer.
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© 1961 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Jan 1961
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M. M. Lemcoe, M.ASCE
Mgr. Strength Analysis Sec., Southwest Research Inst., San Antonio, Texas.
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