Problems in Orthotropic Elasticity

Abstract

This thesis deals with the solution of certain problems in 2-dimensional, linear orthotropic elasticity theory, which are of particular interest to engineering.

The types of problems analysed, can be classified according to their geometrical configuration, into the following four categories: Layered half-plane; quarter-plane; infinite strip, and, half-plane with irregular boundary.

Solutions to problems related to the layered half-plane have been obtained using a Fourier integral approach, where as solutions to problems related to the quarter-plane and the half plane with irregular boundary, have been obtained using a superposition technique, This technique is an extension of the method used by Hetényi (1960) to obtain a solution for the isotropic quarter-plane, In the case of problems related to the infinite strip, both of the above methods of solution have been used.

Salient numerical results have been presented to the problems cited earlier, In addition, the solutions of certain quarter-plane and half~plane problems have been verified experimentally through a series of laboratory conducted tests.

Date of Award	Jul 1975
Original language	English
Awarding Institution	Aston University