Plate design for minimum weight

Shield, R. T.

doi:10.1090/qam/112409

Author: R. T. Shield
Journal: Quart. Appl. Math. 18 (1960), 131-144
MSC: Primary 73.00
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1090/qam/112409
MathSciNet review: 112409
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Abstract: A discussion of the equations determining the minimum weight design of transversely loaded sandwich plates is given. By means of an inverse method, the solution for an elliptical plate clamped around its edge is derived.

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