This paper investigates symmetrical buckling of orthotropic circular and annular plates of continuous variable thickness. Uniform compression loading is applied at the plate outer boundary. Thickness varies linearly along radial direction. Inner edge is free, while outer edge has different boundary conditions: clamped, simply and elastically restraint against rotation. The optimized RayLeigh-Ri...

The proximal femoral nail antirotation had been successful in treating unstable trochanteric fractures. Previous studies have shown technical problems such as unsatisfactory fracture reduction, poor insertion technique, and poor blade position leading to complications such as cutout. We present a case of proximal femoral nail antirotation cutout resulting from the blocking of the gliding mechan...

Variable angle tow laminates (VAT) and stiffeners are known to redistribute the in-plane load distribution tailor buckling mode shapes, respectively, for improving structural performance. To leverage benefits of using VAT in practical applications, present paper, we discuss maximization conducted a stiffened laminated plate with central cutout considering laminate manufacturing constraints. Thr...

-In this paper, we present recent efforts conducted to investigate the dynamic behavior of a sensor diaphragm under initial tension. A comprehensive mechanics model based on a plate with in-plane tension is presented and analyzed to examine the transition from plate behavior to membrane behavior. It is shown that for certain tension parameter values, it is appropriate to model the diaphragm as ...

This paper investigates symmetrical buckling of orthotropic circular and annular plates of continuous variable thickness. Uniform compression loading is applied at the plate outer boundary. Thickness varies linearly along radial direction. Inner edge is free, while outer edge has different boundary conditions: clamped, simply and elastically restraint against rotation. The optimized Ritz method...

Foundations of structures which are subjected to uplift loading require anchoring systems to resist pullout loads. Such anchors can be broadly classified as gravity anchors, pile anchors and plate anchors. Plate anchors can be circular, square or strip in shape. The loading applied on plate anchors can be vertical, inclined or horizontal depending on the anchor orientation. In this study, vario...