Abstract

The Timoshenko beam equation in terms of variable 'wB' is derived where 'wB’ is the deflection due to the bending of a beam. The equation is used to analyze an infinite beam loaded with (i) a concentrated transverse load and (ii) an impulse. It is also shown that the rotatory damping in the equation eliminates the increasing amplitude in the propagation of the bending moment when an impulse is applied to an infinite beam. Also the general procedure for the anlysis of a non-homogeneous equation is explained.

Library of Congress Subject Headings

Structural analysis (Engineering); Girders

Publication Date

2-1-1979

Document Type

Thesis

Department, Program, or Center

Mechanical Engineering (KGCOE)

Advisor

Hetnarski, Richard

Comments

Note: imported from RIT’s Digital Media Library running on DSpace to RIT Scholar Works. Physical copy available through RIT's The Wallace Library at: TA660.B4D67

Campus

RIT – Main Campus

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