Stability of a simple elastic structure, namely a Chilver structure, is to be investigated. The study will concentrate on the effect of structural imperfections on the critical load of the structure. A computer program will be developed to search for the critical direction of the imperfection,i.e., the direction in which the load carrying capacity of the structure is a minimum for any given amplitude of the imperfection. This study will help structural engineers understand the behavior of imperfect structures.Ball State UniversityMuncie, IN 47306
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:BSU/oai:cardinalscholar.bsu.edu:handle/182491 |
| Date | 03 June 2011 |
| Creators | Petty, Soranee Holasuit |
| Contributors | McKinney, Earl H. |
| Source Sets | Ball State University |
| Detected Language | English |
| Format | [137] leaves : ill. ; 28 cm. |
| Source | Virtual Press |
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