Abstract: Wave propagation in elastic wave guides such as plates and bars of rectangular cross section are related phenomena. This is demonstrated for longitudinal waves within the framework of a first-order ...

Abstract: The purpose of this investigation is to assess the applicability of classical plate theory in describing the response of a flat plate of large radius to a sharp, transient loading applied ...

Abstract: This paper is concerned with the initial response of a restricted class of thin elastic shells to localized transient loadings. Attention is restricted to those shells which are essentially ...

Abstract: A method for constructing rational, one-dimensional theories of various orders of approximation, descriptive of wave propagation and vibrations in anisotropic elastic bars of rectangular cross ...

Abstract: Dispersion of longitudinal or extensional waves in isotropic, linear elastic bars of rectangular cross section is discussed within the framework of several approximate bar theories. A critique ...

Abstract: A set of governing differential equations is derived for the inplane motion of a rotating thin flexible beam. The beam is assumed to be linearly elastic and is connected to a rigid hub ...