Research Article
Feb 1971
Elastic Foundation Representation of Continuum
Publication: Journal of the Engineering Mechanics Division
Volume 97, Issue 1
Abstract
The representation of an elastic continuum as an elastic foundation for beams is considered. Relationships between the elastic foundation parameters and the elastic constants of the material are developed. One- (Winkler model), two-, and three-parameter foundation models are considered for the cases of infinite, semi-infinite, and finite length beams encased in infinite elastic bodies or supported by semi-infinite elastic bodies. Curves relating the model parameters to the elastic constants are given for a wide range of materials. Comparisons are made of results obtained by representing the supporting material as (1) an elastic foundation and (2) a three-dimensional elastic continuum.
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Journal of the Engineering Mechanics Division
Volume 97 • Issue 1 • February 1971
Pages: 95 - 107
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© 1971 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Feb 1971
Published online: Feb 3, 2021
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David Q. Fletcher
Grad, Student, Dept. of Civ. Engrg., Univ. of California, Davis, Cahf
Leonard R. Hermann, M.ASCE
Prof. of Civ. Engrg., Univ. of California, Davis, Calif.
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