Plate analysis using classical or Reissner-Mindlin theories
The author establishes relations between Kirchhoff, Reissner, and Mindlin plate theories by considering the corresponding constitutive equations. Using boundary coordinates, he presents fundamental solutions for a unit point load and for a unit couple. Especially, the author shows that the proposed boundary element method allows that the shear deformation effect can be ``switched'' on or off easily. A square plate under uniform load is analyzed numerically.NEWLINENEWLINEFor the entire collection see [Zbl 0970.00025].
scientific article; zbMATH DE number 1683645