Abstract: The dynamic behavior of a simple mechanical model composed of two Timoshenko beams connected by springs is studied. The accuracy of a quasi-static solution and of Saint Venant’s principle is ...

Abstract: A simple general formula is derived for the ratio of the maximum dynamic to static deflection of heated beams and plates. The formula, although approximate, is in good agreement with the exact ...

Abstract: Free viscously damped vibrations of linear discrete systems are studied. The amount of damping varies among the various elements of the system resulting in several critical damping possibilities. ...

Abstract: The character and magnitude of traveling discontinuities in one-dimensional coupled transient thermoelastic problems are studied. For this purpose, 16 different fundamental problems are considered ...

Abstract: The propagation of mechanical and thermal disturbances in a half-space is studied by means of the solution of some transient boundary value problems, according to the coupled thermoelastic theory. ...