Structural Engineering and Mechanics
Volume 20, Number 2, 2005, pages 209-223
DOI: 10.12989/sem.2005.20.2.209
An analytical solution of the annular plate on elastic foundation
D. G. Pavlou, N. V. Vlachakis and M. G. Pavlou
Abstract
A new method for deriving analytical solution of the annular elastic plate on elastic foundation under axisymmetric loading is presented. The formulation is based on application of Hankel integral transforms and Bessel functions?properties in the corresponding boundary-value problem. A representative example is studied and the obtained solution is compared with published numerical results indicating excellent agreement.
Key Words
annular plate; elastic foundation; Hankel transforms.
Address
D. G. Pavlou and N. V. Vlachakis; Department of Mechanical Engineering, TEI Halkidas, 34400 Psahna, Halkida, Evoia, Greece<br />M. G. Pavlou; ERGOSE S.A., Works of Greek Federal Railway Organization, Karolou 27, 10437 Athens, Greece