Abstract: A closed-form elasticity solution is developed to predict stresses and strains in spiral paper tubes loaded axisymmetrically. No assumptions are made on stress distributions through the tube wall. ...

Abstract: A hybrid/finite element is proposed to calculate stresses or stress intensity factors at notches, fillets, cutouts, or other geometric discontinuities in plane-loaded anisotropic materials. Stress ...

Abstract: An improved elasticity solution for the cylinder problem with axisymmetric torsionless end loading is presented. Consideration is given to the specification of arbitrary stresses on the end of ...

Abstract: The use of experimental modal analysis to obtain the dynamic mechanical properties of spirally wound paper tubes is investigated. Based on experimentally measured natural frequencies in the ...

Abstract: A new static test method to determine the flexural modulus of spirally wound paper tubes is described. The experimental method is based on the standard three-point-bend procedure. The method ...

Abstract: Paper is a highly anisotropic and nonlinear material. Solid mechanics research on paper structures has been hampered by limited data on the nonlinear material properties of paperboards. In ...