Elastic instabilities caused by stress concentration

Coman, C.D. (2008) Elastic instabilities caused by stress concentration. International Journal of Engineering Science, 46(9), pp. 877-890. (doi: 10.1016/j.ijengsci.2008.03.003)

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Abstract

The qualitative behaviours of two linear bifurcation equations with variable coefficients, recently derived in connection with wrinkling instabilities in solid mechanics, are investigated by using WKB-type techniques. Although both problems feature turning points, we show that such occurrence might lead to essentially different asymptotic phenomena. In particular, it is shown here that turning points cannot always be used for identifying sites of high stress concentration in elastic solids.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Coman, Dr Ciprian
Authors: Coman, C.D.
Subjects:Q Science > QA Mathematics
Q Science > QC Physics
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Mathematics and Statistics > Mathematics
Journal Name:International Journal of Engineering Science
ISSN:0020-7225
Published Online:28 April 2008

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