Smooth Asymmetric Two-dimensional Indentation of a Finite Elastic Beam

Author

M. Zhou
William P. Schonberg, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFollow

Abstract

Standard methods of beam indentation analysis use a beam theory solution to obtain the load-displacement relationship and a Hertz solution to calculate local stresses. However, when the contact length exceeds the thickness of the beam point contact can no longer be assumed and Hertzian relations are no longer valid. This paper presents an improved superposition solution technique that uses a true elasticity solution to obtain the load-displacement relationship in non-Hertzian indentation problems.

Recommended Citation

M. Zhou and W. P. Schonberg, "Smooth Asymmetric Two-dimensional Indentation of a Finite Elastic Beam," Journal of Applied Mechanics, Transactions ASME, vol. 68, no. 2, pp. 357 - 360, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Jan 2001.

The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1352068

Department(s)

Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

0021-8936

Document Type

Article - Journal

Document Version

Citation

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text

Language(s)

English

Rights

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Publication Date

01 Jan 2001