Examination Subjects - Theory of Elasticity

I. Theory
3-Dimensional elasticity
1. Assumptions
2. Derivation of the equilibrium equations
3. Derivation of the boundary conditions
4. Derivation of the geometric equations
5. Derivation of the compatibility equations
6. Constitutive equations
7. Prismatic bar with circular cross-section subjected to free torsion
8. Prismatic bar subjected to pure bending
Plane elasticity in Cartesian coordinates
9. State of plane stress: assumptions, consequences
10. State of plane strain: assumptions, consequences
11. Constitutive equations
12. Derivation of the equilibrium equations and boundary conditions
13. Derivation of the geometric and compatibility equations
14. Solution of the plane elasticity problem in terms of stresses. Airys function
15. Polynomial solutions. Homogeneous state of stress. Triangular retaining wall
16. Polynomial solutions. Cantilever loaded by a concentrated force at free end
17. Trigonometric series solutions
18. Semi-infinite deep beams
19. Mechanical interpretation of Airys function
20. Finite Difference Method. Values of Airys functions for the boundary and exterior points
Plane elasticity in polar coordinates
21. Derivation of the equilibrium equations
22. Derivation of the geometric equations
23. Constitutive and compatibility equations
24. Solution of the plane elasticity problem in terms of stresses. Airys function
25. Relations between stresses in polar and Cartesian coordinates
26. Axisymmetric state. Assumptions, examples, equations
27. Circular disk loaded by uniform external compression. Infinite hollow circular disk loaded by
uniform internal pressure
28. Wedge subjected to longitudinal force
29. Wedge subjected to normal force
30. Elastic semi-plane problem subjected to a concentrated force
Free torsion of non circular prismatic bars
31. Types of torsion. Assumptions
32. Derivation of the free torsion equation. Twisting moment of inertia
33. The bar of circular section
34. The bar of elliptical section

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Flat plates
35. General considerations. Classification. Assumptions
36. State of displacements, strain and stress
37. Internal forces in terms of stresses. The differential equation of the plate. Boundary
conditions (fixed, simply-supported and free edge).
38. Solutions for elastic plates. Classification. Cylindrical bending of the plate.
39. Navier solution by double trigonometric series. 2 particular cases of loading.
40. Flat plates on elastic medium.
41. The limit state of flat plates. Finding the limit load by using PVW.
42. Circular plates. Axisymmetric state. Boundary conditions.

II. Applications

1. Trigonometric series expansion of loading functions

2. Diagrams of the Airys function and its derivative on the diaphragms contour
3. Applying the Finite Difference Method for deep beams
4. Applying the Finite Difference Method for flat plates
5. Finding the limit load by using the method of yield lines

Assoc.prof. Mihai Nedelcu