Abstract: An analytical method, developed by Young [1], is here extended to the determination of the natural frequencies of a composite system which consists of an isotropic rectangular plate with a ...

Abstract: The method of initial functions is formulated for the two-dimensional elastodynamic problems both in plane stress and plane strain. Knowing the stresses and displacements on a given layer of ...

Abstract: Realizing the inadequacy of the classical Winkler model to represent an elastic continuum, Vlasov and Leont'ev developed a two‐parameter model for a beam on an elastic foundation. The Vlasov model required an estimation ...

Abstract: Even though the two‐parameter model developed by Vlasov for beams on elastic foundations represents the interaction between the beams and the foundation better than the Winkler model, it requires an estimation of a third ...

Abstract: The analysis of axisymmetric circular tank foundations has been made in the past using the classical Winkler model, where the properties of the elastic foundation are modeled by one parameter,

Abstract: A thin elastomeric interlayer called polyvinyl butyral (PVB) is used to bond two or more thin glass plates to form a composite commonly called a laminated glass unit. Even though experiments have been performed to determine ...

Abstract: A mixed method for three-dimensional elasto-dynamic problems has been formulated which gives a complete choice in prescribing the boundary conditions in terms of either stresses, or displacements, ...

Abstract: Practicing engineers continue to use the Winkler model for the analysis of beams and plates resting on elastic foundations in spite of the disclosure of inconsistencies in the use of the Winkler model by past researchers. ...