Stress analysis of a wall footing subjected to external vertical loads and overturning moments by the finite element method

Author

Adil Godiwalla

Abstract

"This investigation pertains to the stress analysis by the finite element method of a wall footing subjected to external vertical loads and external overturning moments. This problem has been reduced to a two-dimensional stress analysis problem by taking a unit length of the wall. A rectangular plate - element is used throughout this investigation. The development of the matrix equations is shown and the solution is performed by digital computer. Stresses in the horizontal direction show essentially linear variation which is in agreement with simple structural theory, while stresses in the vertical direction show severe perturbation near the column load. The σ_x and σ_y stress distributions and the deflections are shown and discussed "--Abstract, page ii.

Advisor(s)

Spooner, James E.

Committee Member(s)

Andrews, William A., 1922-2009
Hansen, Peter G., 1927-2010
Johnson, Charles A.

Department(s)

Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering

Degree Name

M.S. in Civil Engineering

Publisher

University of Missouri at Rolla

Publication Date

1967

Pagination

ix, 88 pages

Note about bibliography

Includes bibliographical references (pages 86-87).

Rights

© 1967 Adil Godiwalla, All rights reserved.

Document Type

Thesis - Open Access

File Type

text

Language

English

Subject Headings

Strains and stresses -- Computer simulationStrains and stresses -- Mathematical modelsStructural analysis (Engineering)

Thesis Number

T 1985

Print OCLC #

5981342

Electronic OCLC #

915626726

Recommended Citation

Godiwalla, Adil, "Stress analysis of a wall footing subjected to external vertical loads and overturning moments by the finite element method" (1967). Masters Theses. 2932.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/masters_theses/2932