Abstract: A local and conditional linearization of vector fields, referred to as locally transversal linearization (LTL), is developed for accurately solving nonlinear and/or nonintegrable boundary value ...

Abstract: The nonlinear static response and vibration behavior of cross-ply laminated cylindrical shell panels subjected to axial compression combined with other secondary loading are examined. The shell ...

Abstract: In this paper, the nonlinear static and free vibration analyses of doubly curved cross-ply laminated panels subjected to thermomechanical loading are examined. The shell theory adopted in the present case is an extension ...

Abstract: The postbuckling analysis of symmetric and antisymmetric cross-ply laminated cylindrical shell panels subjected to thermomechanical loading is examined in this paper. The formulation is based on an extension of Reissner’s ...

Abstract: In the present study, the geometrically nonlinear dynamic response of bimodulus annular and circular plates is obtained. The governing equations of the problem are formulated using the energy ...

Abstract: This paper presents a study of buckling and postbuckling behaviour of simply supported composite plates subjected to nonuniform in-plane loading. The mathematical model is based on higher order shear deformation theory ...

Abstract: This paper presents a finite-element model of a jointed concrete pavement with aggregate interlocking load transfer system. Interlocking mechanism has been modeled by a set of discrete springs. A new parameter “modulus of ...

Abstract: In a jointed concrete pavement, the dowel bar system and the aggregate interlock are two mechanisms for transferring wheel loads from one panel to the adjacent panel. The aggregate interlocking load transfer mechanism is ...

Abstract: In cement concrete pavements, a separation membrane is usually placed between the base and the concrete slab to make the interface condition smooth. A smoother interface condition offers less resistance to the movement of ...