An improved finite grid solution for plates on generalized foundations

2004
Karaşin, Abdulhalim
In many engineering structures transmission of vertical or horizontal forces to the foundation is a major challenge. As a first approach to model it may be assumed that the foundation behaves elastically. For generalized foundations the model assumes that at the point of contact between plate and foundation there is not only pressure but also moments caused by interaction between the springs. In this study, the exact stiffness, geometric stiffness and consistent mass matrices of the beam element on two-parameter elastic foundation are extended to solve plate problems. Some examples of circular and rectangular plates on two-parameter elastic foundation including bending, buckling and free vibration problems were solved by the finite grid solution. Comparison with known analytical solutions and other numerical solutions yields accurate results.

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Citation Formats
A. Karaşin, “An improved finite grid solution for plates on generalized foundations,” Ph.D. - Doctoral Program, Middle East Technical University, 2004.