ISSN:
1432-5225
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Fishery, Domestic Science, Nutrition
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Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
Notes:
Summary The tensor polynomial strength theory for anisotropic materials was coupled with finite-element analyses to predict the ultimate load capacity of several wood-composite I-beams. Small-specimen tests with the constituent materials provided elastic constants for the finite-element computations and ultimate strengths for development of strength tensors. Ultimate load capacity, failure modes, and sites of failures in wood composite I-beams were predicted. Analytical results were in excellent agreement with data from full-scale I-beam tests and demonstrated the influence of web joints and material strengths on failure characteristics.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00350933
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