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11 Differential Equations
for Solid Mechanics
Simple problems involving homogeneous stress states have been considered so far,
wherein the stress is the same throughout the component under study. An exception to
this was the varying stress field in the loaded beam, but there a simplified set of elasticity
equations was used. Here the question of vary ing stress and strain fi elds in materials is
considered. In order to solve such problems, a differential formulation is required. In this
Chapter, a number of differential equations will be derived, relating the stresses and body
forces ( equations of motion ), the strains and displacements ( strain-displacement
relations ) and the strains with each other ( compatibility relations ). These equations are
derived from physical principles and so apply to any type of material, although the latter
two are derived under the assu mption of small strain.
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Section 1.1
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 31.1 The Equations of Motion
In Part I, balance of forces and moments ac ting on any component was enforced in order
to ensure that the component was in equilibr ium. Here, allowance is made for stresses
which vary continuously throughout a material , and force equilibrium of any portion of
material is enforced.
One-Dimensional Equation
Consider a one-dimensional differential element of length
xΔ and cross sectional area A,
Fig. 1.1.1. Let the average body force per unit volume acting on the element be b and the
average acceleration and density of the element be a and ρ. Stresses σ act on the
element.
Figure 1.1.1: a differential element under th e action of surface and body forces
The net surface force acting is Ax Ax x )( ) ( σ σ −Δ+ . If the element is small, then the
body force and velocity can be assumed to va ry linearly over the element and the average
will act at the centre of the element. Th en the body force acting on the element is xAbΔ
and the inertial force is xaAΔρ . Applying Newton’s second law leads to
a bxx x xxAa xAbAx Ax x
ρσ σρ σ σ
=+Δ−Δ+→Δ=Δ+−Δ+
)( ) ()( ) (
(1.1.1)
so that, by the definition of the derivative, in the limit as 0→Δx ,
a bdxdρσ=+ 1-d Equation of Motion (1.1.2)
which is the one-dimensional equation of motion . Note that this equation was derived
on the basis of a physical law and must therefor e be satisfied for all materials, whatever
they be composed of.
The derivative dx d/σ is the stress gradient – physically, it is a m easure of how rapidly
the stresses are changing.
Example
Consider a bar of length
l which hangs from a ceiling, as shown in Fig. 1.1.2. A
xΔ)(xσ) ( x xΔ+σ
x x xΔ+ab,
Section 1.1
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 4
Figure 1.1.2: a hanging bar
The gravitational force is mgF= downward and the body force per unit volume is thus
g bρ= . There are no accelerating mate rial particles. Taking the z axis positive down, an
integration of the equation of motion gives
c gz gdzd+−=→=+ ρσ ρσ0 (1.1.3)
where c is an arbitrary constant. The lower end of the bar is free and so the stress there is
zero, and so
()zlg−=ρσ (1.1.4)
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Two-Dimensional Equations
Consider now a two dimensional infin itesimal element of width and height xΔ and yΔ
and unit depth (into the page).
Looking at the normal stress components acting in the x−direction, and allowing for
variations in stress over the element surfaces, the stresses are as shown in Fig. 1.1.3.
Figure 1.1.3: varying stresses acti ng on a differential element
Using a (two dimensional) Taylor series and dropping higher order terms then leads to the
linearly varying stresses illustra ted in Fig. 1.1.4. (where ()yxxx xx ,σσ≡ and the partial
derivatives are evaluated at ()yx,), which is a reasonable approximation when the
element is small.
yΔ
xΔ
),(yxxxσ) ,( y yxxxΔ+σ
), ( yx xxxΔ+σ) , ( y yx xxx Δ+Δ+σlz
Section 1.1
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 5
Figure 1.1.4: linearly varyin g stresses acting on a differential element
The effect (resultant force) of this linear variation of stress on the plane can be replicated
by a constant stress acting over the whole plane, the size of which is the average stress.
For the left and right side s, one has, respectively,
yyxx
xx∂∂Δ+σσ21, yyxxxx xx
xx∂∂Δ+∂∂Δ+σ σσ21 (1.1.5)
One can take away the stress y yxx∂∂Δ / )2/1(σ from both sides without affecting the net
force acting on the element so one finally ha s the representation shown in Fig. 1.1.5.
Figure 1.1.5: net stresses acting on a differential element
Carrying out the same procedure for the shear stresses contributing to a force in the
x−direction leads to the stre sses shown in Fig. 1.1.6.
Figure 1.1.6: normal and shear stresses acting on a differential element
Take x xba, to be the average acceleration and body force, and ρ to be the average
density. Newton’s law then yields
xxσyyxx
xx∂∂Δ+σσ
xxxx
xx∂∂Δ+σσyyxxxx xx
xx∂∂Δ+∂∂Δ+σ σσ
),(yxxxσxxxx
xx∂∂Δ+σσ
2xΔ
1xΔ
),(yxxyσxxxx
xx Δ∂∂+σσ1 1,vb
),(yxxxσyyxy
xyΔ∂∂+σσ
Section 1.1
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 6yxa yxbyyy x yxx yx xxy
xy xyxx
xx xx ΔΔ=ΔΔ+Δ⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂Δ++Δ−Δ⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂Δ++Δ− ρσσσσσσ
(1.1.6)
which, dividing through by yxΔΔ and taking the limit, gives
x xxy xxa by xρσσ=+∂∂+∂∂ (1.1.7)
A similar analysis for force components in the y−direction yields another equation and
one then has the two-dimensional equations of motion:
y yyy xyx xxy xx
a by xa by x
ρσσρσσ
=+∂∂+∂∂=+∂∂+∂∂
2-D Equations of Motion (1.1.8)
Three-Dimensional Equations
Similarly, one can consider a three-di mensional element, and one finds that
z zzz zy zxy yyz yy yxx xxz xy xx
a bz y xa bz y xa bz y x
ρσσσρσσσρσσσ
=+∂∂+∂∂+∂∂=+∂∂+∂∂+∂∂=+∂∂+∂∂+∂∂
3-D Equations of Motion (1.1.9)
These three equations express forc e-balance in, respectively, the zyx,, directions.
Section 1.1
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 7
Figure 1.1.7: from Cauchy’s Exerc ices de Mathematiques (1829)
The Equations of Equlibrium
If the material is not movi ng (or is moving at constant velocity) and is in static
equilibrium, then the equations of motion reduce to the equations of equilibrium ,
000
=+∂∂+∂∂+∂∂=+∂∂+∂∂+∂∂=+∂∂+∂∂+∂∂
zzz zy zxyyz yy yxxxz xy xx
bz y xbz y xbz y x
σσσσσσσσσ
3-D Equations of Equilibrium (1.1.10)
These equations express the force balance be tween surface forces and body forces in a
material. The equations of equilibrium may also be used as a good approximation in the analysis of materials which have relatively small accelerations.
1.1.2 Problems
1. What does the one-dimensional equation of mo tion say about the st resses in a bar in
the absence of any body fo rce or acceleration?
2.
Does equilibrium exist for the following tw o dimensional stress distribution in the
absence of body forces?
03 22 62/8 4 3
2 22 22 2
=====++=−−==−+=
yz zy xz zx zzyyyx xyxx
y xy xy xy xy xy x
σσσσσσσσσ
Section 1.1
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 83. The elementary beam theory predicts that the stresses in a circular beam due to
bending are
)4/ ( 3/) ( ,/4 2 2R I I y RV I Myyx xy xx π σσ σ = −== =
and all the other stress components are zero. Do these equations satisfy the equations
of equilibrium?
4. With respect to axes xyz0 the stress state is given in terms of the coordinates by the
matrix
[]
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
=
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
=
xz zz yz yy xyzz zy zxyz yy yxxz xy xx
ij
22 22
00
σσσσσσσσσ
σ
Determine the body force acting on th e material if it is at rest.
5. What is the accelerati on of a material particle of density -3kgm3.0=ρ , subjected to
the stress
[]
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
−−−
=
4 24 24 2
2 2 22 2 22 2 2
z z yz xzyz y y xyxz xy x x
ijσ
and gravity (the z axis is directed vertically upwards from the ground).
6.
A fluid at rest is subjecte d to a hydrostatic pressure p and the force of gravity only.
(a) Write out the equations of motion for this case.
(b) A very basic formula of hydrostatics, to be found in any elementary book on fluid
mechanics, is that giving the pressure variation in a static fluid,
gh pρ=Δ
where ρ is the density of the fluid, g is the acceleration due to gravity, and h is
the vertical distance between the two point s in the fluid (the relative depth).
Show that this formula is but a special case of the equations of motion.
Section 1.2
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 91.2 The Strain-Displacement Relations
The strain was introduced in Part I: §3.6. E xpressions which relate the displacements of
material particles to the strain s for a continuously varying stra in field are derived in what
follows.
1.2.1 The Strain-Displacement Relations
Normal Strain
Consider a line element of length xΔ emanating from position ),(yx and lying in the x-
direction, denoted by AB in Fig. 1.2.1. After deformation the line element occupies
BA′′, having undergone a translati on, extension and rotation.
Figure 1.2.1: deformation of a line element
The particle that was originally at x has undergone a displacement ) ,(yxux and the other
end of the line element ha s undergone a displacement ) , ( yx xuxΔ+ . By the definition of
(small) normal strain,
xyxuyx xu
ABAB BAx x
xxΔ−Δ+=−′=),( ), (*
ε (1.2.1)
In the limit 0→Δx one has
xux
xx∂∂=ε (1.2.2)
This partial derivative is a displacement gradient , a measure of how rapid the
displacement changes through the material, and is the strain at ),(yx. Physically, it
represents the (approximate) unit change in length of a line element, as indicated in Fig.
1.2.2. x••
A••
BA′B′ ),(yxux), ( yx xuxΔ+
x x xΔ+y
*B
Section 1.2
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 10
Figure 1.2.2: unit change in length of a line element
Similarly, by considering a line element initially lying in the y direction, the strain in the y
direction can be expressed as
yuy
yy∂∂=ε (1.2.3)
Shear Strain
The particles A and B in Fig. 1.2.1 also unde rgo displacements in the y direction and this
is shown in Fig. 1.2.3. In this case, one has
xxuBByΔ∂∂=′* (1.2.4)
Figure 1.2.3: deformation of a line element
A similar relation can be derived by consider ing a line element initially lying in the y
direction. A summary is given in Fig. 1.2.4. Form the figure,
xu
x ux uy
xy
∂∂≈∂∂+∂∂=≈/ 1/tanθθ
provided that (i) θ is small and (ii) the displacement gradient x ux∂∂/ is small. A similar
expression for the angle λ can be derived, and hence the shear strain can be written in
terms of displacement gradients.
x••
A••
BA′B′
),(yxuy
x x xΔ+y
*B), ( yx xuyΔ+A BA′*B
xΔxΔ
xxuxΔ∂∂B′
Section 1.2
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 11
Figure 1.2.4: strains in terms of displacement gradients
The Small-Strain Stress-Strain Relations
In summary, one has
⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂=∂∂=∂∂=
xu
yuyuxu
y x
xyy
yyx
xx
21εεε
2-D Strain-Displacement relations (1.2.5)
1.2.2 Geometrical Interpretation of Small Strain
A geometric interpretation of the strain was given in Part I: §3.6.4. This interpretation is repeated here, only now in terms of displacement gradients.
Positive Normal Strain
Fig. 1.2.5a,
021,0 ,0 =⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂==∂∂=>∂∂=xy
yu
yu
xux
xyy
yyx
xx ε ε ε (1.2.6)
Negative Normal Strain
Fig 1.2.5b,
021,0 ,0 =⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂==∂∂=<∂∂=xu
yu
yu
xu y x
xyy
yyx
xx ε ε ε (1.2.7)
yΔ
yΔ
xΔyΔ θλ
xΔyΔ
xΔ
xΔxux
∂∂xuy
∂∂yux
∂∂
yuy
∂∂
Section 1.2
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 12
Figure 1.2.5: some simple deformations; (a ) positive normal strain, (b) negative
normal strain, (c) simple shear
Simple Shear
Fig. 1.2.5c,
yu
xu
yu
yu
xux y x
xyy
yyx
xx∂∂=⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂==∂∂==∂∂=21
21,0 ,0 ε ε ε (1.2.8)
Pure Shear
Fig 1.2.6a,
xu
yu
xu
yu
yu
xu y x y x
xyy
yyx
xx∂∂=∂∂=⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂==∂∂==∂∂=21,0 ,0 ε ε ε (1.2.9)
Pure Rotation
Fig 1.2.6b,
021=⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂=xu
yu y x
xyε (1.2.10)
Figure 1.2.6: (a) pure shear, (c) pure rotation
)a() b()(xuy)(yux− )(xuy)(yuxx) ( x xuxΔ+ y)(xux
)a() b( )c()(yux
Section 1.2
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 131.2.3 The Rotation
Form Fig. 1.2.6b and Eqn. 1.2.10, a rigid body rotation of an element occurs when
xu
yu y x
∂∂−=∂∂ (1.2.11)
This leads one to define the rotation of a material particle, zω, the “ z” signifying the axis
about which the element is rotating:
⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂−∂∂=yu
xux y
z21ω (1.2.12)
The rotation will in gene ral vary throughout a material. When the rotation is everywhere
zero, the material is said to be irrotational .
Note that any shear strain can be decom posed into a pure shear and a rotation, as
illustrated in Fig. 1.2.7.
Figure 1.2.7: decomposition of a shear stra in into a pure shear and a rotation
1.2.4 Fixing Displacements
The strains give information a bout the deformation of material particles but, since they do
not encompass translations and rotations, they do not give informa tion about the precise
location in space of particles. To determine this, one must specify
three displacement
components (in two-dimensional problems). Ma thematically, this is equivalent to saying arbitrary shear strain
xy
xuy
∂∂=θyux
∂∂=λ
()⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂=+=xu
yu y x
xy21
21θλε
()⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂−∂∂=−=yu
xux y
z21
21λθωzω +rotation
(no strain) pure
shear
()xyy x
xu
yuεθλ=+=∂∂=∂∂
21zω xyε
xyε
Section 1.2
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 14that one cannot uniquely determine the di splacements from the strain-displacement
relations 1.2.5.
Example
Consider the strain field 0 ,01.0 == =xy yy xx εε ε . The displacements can be obtained by
integrating the strain-displacement relations:
)()( 01.0
xg dy uyfx dx u
yy yxx x
==+==
∫∫
εε (1.2.13)
where f and g are unknown functions of y and x respectively. Substituting the
displacement expressions into the shear strain relation gives
)( )( xg yf ′−=′ . (1.2.14)
Any expression of the form )( )( yGxF= which holds for all x and y implies that F and G
are constant1. Since gf′′, are constant, one can integrate to get
CxB xg DyA yf += += )(, )( . From 1.2.14, D C−= , and
CxB uCyAx u
yx+=−+=01.0 (1.2.15)
There are three arbitrary constants of integr ation, which can be determined by specifying
three displacement components. For ex ample, suppose that it is known that
b a u u ux y x = = = ),0(,0)0,0(,0)0,0( . (1.2.16)
In that case, ab C B A / ,0 ,0 −=== , and, finally,
xab uyabx u
yx)/()/( 01.0
−=+= ( 1 . 2 . 1 7 )
which corresponds to Fig. 1.2.8, with ) /(ab being the (tan of the small) angle by which
the element has rotated.
1 since, if this was not so, a change in x would change the left hand side of this expression but would not
change the right hand side and so the equality cannot hold
Section 1.2
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 15
Figure 1.2.8: an element undergoing a normal strain and a rotation
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In general, the displacement field will be of the form
CxB uCyA u
yx++ =−+ =
LLLL (1.2.18)
and indeed Eqn. 1.2.15 is of this form. Physically, A, B and C represent the possible rigid
body motions of the material as a whole , since they are the same fo r all material particles.
A corresponds to a translation in the x direction, B corresponds to a translation in the x
direction, and C corresponds to a positive (counterclockwise) rotation.
1.2.5 Three Dimensional Strain
The three-dimensional stress-strain re lations analogous to Eqns. 1.2.5 are
⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂=⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂=⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂=∂∂=∂∂=∂∂=
yu
zu
xu
zu
xu
yuzu
yu
xu
z y
yzz x
xzy x
xyz
zzy
yyx
xx
21,21,21, ,
ε ε εε ε ε
3-D Stress-Strain relations (1.2.19)
The rotations are
⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂−∂∂=⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂=⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂−∂∂=zu
yu
xu
zu
yu
xuy z
xz x
yx y
z21,21,21ω ω ω (1.2.20)
1.2.6 Problems
1.
The displacement field in a material is given by
()2, 3 Axy u yxA uy x =−=
where A is a small constant. xy
ab
Section 1.2
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 16(a) Evaluate the strains. What is the rotation zω? Sketch the deformation and any
rigid body motions of a differe ntial element at the point )1,1(
(b) Sketch the deformation and ri gid body motions at the point )2,0( , by using a pure
shear strain superimposed on the rotation.
2.
The strains in a material are given by
αεεαε == =xy yy xx x ,0 ,
Evaluate the displacements in terms of three arbitrary constants of integration, in the
form of Eqn. 1.2.15,
CxB uCyA u
yx++ =−+ =
LLLL
What is the rotation?
3.
The strains in a material are given by
Ax Ay Axyxy yy xx = = = ε ε ε , ,2
where A is a small constant. Evaluate the displacements in terms of three arbitrary
constants of integration. What is the rotation?
4. Show that, in a state of plane strain ( 0=zzε ) with zero body force,
22
22
2yu
xu
y xex x z
∂∂+∂∂=∂∂−∂∂ω
where e is the volumetric strain or dilatation , the sum of the normal strains:
zz yy xx e εεε++= .
Section 1.3
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 171.3 Compatibility of Strain
As seen in the previous section, the displa cements can be determined from the strains
through integration, to within a rigid body motion. In the two- dimensional case, there are
three strain-displacement relations but only two displacement components. This implies
that the strains are not independent but are related in some way. The relations between
the strains are called compatibility conditions .
1.3.1 The Compatibility Relations
Differentiating the first of 1.2.5 twice with respect to y, the second twice with respect to
x and the third once each with respect to x and y yields
⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂∂+∂∂∂=∂∂∂
∂∂∂=∂∂
∂∂∂=∂∂
yxu
yxu
yx yxu
x yxu
yy x xy y yy x xx
23
23 2
23
22
23
22
21, ,ε ε ε
It follows that
yx x yxy yy xx
∂∂∂=∂∂+∂∂ εεε2
22
22
2 2-D Compatibility Equation (1.3.1)
This compatibility condition is an equation wh ich must be satisfied by the strains at all
material particles.
Physical Meaning of th e Compatibility Condition
When all material particles in a component defo rm, translate and rotate, they need to meet
up again very much like the pieces of a jigsaw puzzle must fit together. Fig. 1.3.1
illustrates possible deformations and rigid body motions for three line elements in a material. Compatibility en sures that they stay toge ther after the deformation.
Figure 1.3.1: Deformatio n and Compatibility
undeformed deformed
- compatibility ensured
deformed
- compatibility not satisfied
Section 1.3
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 18The Three Dimensional Case
There are six compatibility relations to be satisfied in the three dimensional case :
⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂−∂∂+∂∂+∂∂=∂∂∂
∂∂∂=∂∂+∂∂⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂−∂∂+∂∂=∂∂∂
∂∂∂=∂∂+∂∂⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂+∂∂−∂∂=∂∂∂
∂∂∂=∂∂+∂∂
z y x z yx yx x yz y x y xz xz z xz y x x zy zy y z
xy zx yz zz xy yy xxxy zx yz yy zx xx zzxy zx yz xx yz zz yy
εεε εεεεεεε εεεεεεε εεεε
2 2
22
222 2
22
222 2
22
22
, 2, 2, 2
(1.3.2)
By inspection, it will be seen that these are satisfied by Eqns. 1.2.19.
1.3.2 Problems
1.
The displacement field in a material is given by
2, Ay u Axy uy x = = ,
where A is a small constant. Determine
(a) the components of small strain
(b) the rotation
(c) the principal strains
(d) whether the compatibility condition is satisfied
192 One-Dimensional
Elasticity
There are two types of one-dimensional problems, the elastostatic problem and the
elastodynamic problem. The elastostatic prob lem gives rise to a second order
differential equation in displacement wh ich may be solved using elementary
integration. The elastodynamic problem gi ves rise to the one-dimensional wave
equation, whose solution predicts the propa gation of stress waves and vibrations of
material particles
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Section 2.1
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 212.1 One-dimensional Elastostatics
Consider a bar or rod made of linearly elastic material subjected to some load. Static
problems will be considered here, by which is meant it is not necessary to know how the
load was applied, or how the material particle s moved to reach the st ressed state; it is
necessary only that the load was applied slow ly enough so that the a ccelerations are zero,
or that it was applied sufficiently long ago that any vibrations have died away and
movement has ceased.
The equations governing the stat ic response of the rod are:
0=+bdxdσ Equation of Equilibrium (2.1.1a)
dxdu=ε Strain-Displacement Relation (2.1.1b)
εσE= Constitutive Equation (2.1.1c)
where E is the Young’s modulus, ρ is the density and b is a body force (per unit
volume). The unknowns of the problem are the stress σ, strain ε and displacement u.
These equations can be combined to give a second order differential equation in u, called
Navier’s Equation :
022
=+Eb
dxud 1-D Navier’s Equation (2.1.2)
One requires two boundary conditions to obtain a solution. Let the length of the rod be
L and the x axis be positioned as in Fig. 2.1.1. The possible boundary conditions are then
1. displacement specified at both ends (“fixed-fixed”)
LuLu u u = = )(, )0(0
2. stress specified at both ends (“free-free”)
L Lσσσσ = = )(, )0(0
3. displacement specified at left-end, stress specified at right-e nd (“fixed-free”):
L L u u σσ= = )(, )0(0
4. stress specified at left-e nd, displacement specified at right-end (“free-fixed”):
LuLu= = )(, )0(0σσ
Figure 2.1.1: an elastic rod
x
L
Section 2.1
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 22Note that, from 2.1.1b-c, a stress boundary c ondition is a condition on the first derivative
of u.
Example
Consider a rod in the absence of any body forces subjected to an applied stress oσ, Fig.
2.1.2.
Figure 2.1.2: an elastic ro d subjected to stress
The equation to solve is
022
=dxud ( 2 . 1 . 3 )
subject to the boundary conditions
E dxu
E dxu
Lx x0 0
0,σ σ=∂=∂
= = (2.1.4)
Integrating twice and applying th e conditions gives the solution
BxEu+=0σ (2.1.5)
The stress is thus a constant 0σ and the strain is Eo/σ . There is still an arbitrary
constant B and this physically represents a possibl e rigid body translation of the rod. To
remove this arbitrariness, one must specify th e displacement at some point in the rod. For
example, if 0)2/(= Lu , the complete solution is
oo o
ELxEu σσσεσ= =⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛−= , ,2 (2.1.6)
2.1.1 Problems
1. What are the displacements of material particles in an elastic bar of length L and
density ρ which hangs from a ceiling (see Fig. 1.1.2).
2. Consider a steel rod ( GPa 210=E , 3g/cm85.7=ρ ) of length cm 30 , fixed at one
end and subjected to a displacement mm1=u at the other. Solve for the stress, strain
and displacement for the case of gravity acting along the rod. What is the solution in
the absence of gravity. How significant is the effect of gravity on the stress? oσoσ
Section 2.2
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 232.2 One-dimensional Elastodynamics
In rigid body dynamics, it is assumed that when a force is applied to one point of an
object, every other point in the object is se t in motion simultaneously. On the other hand,
in static elasticity, it is assumed that the object is at re st and is in e quilibrium under the
action of the applied forces; the material may well have undergone considerable changes
in deformation when first struck, but one is only concerned with the final static
equilibrium state of the object.
Elastostatics and rigid body dynamics are su fficiently accurate for many problems but
when one is considering the eff ects of forces which are applied rapidly , or for very short
periods of time, the effects must be consid ered in terms of th e propagation of stress
waves.
2.2.1 The Wave Equation
Consider now the dynamic problem. In this case one considers the equation of motion:
a bdxdρσ=+ Equation of Motion (2.2.1a)
dxdu=ε Strain-Displacement Relation (2.2.1b)
εσE= Constitutive Equation (2.2.1c)
where a is the acceleration. Expressing the acceler ation in terms of the displacement, one
then obtains the dynamic vers ion of Navier’s equation,
22
22
tubxuE∂∂=+
∂∂ρ 1-D Navier’s Equation (2.2.2)
In most situations, the body forces will be negligible, and so consider the partial
differential equation
22
2 221
tu
c xu
∂∂=
∂∂ 1-D Wave Equation (2.2.3)
where
ρEc= (2.2.4)
Equation 2.2.3 is the standard one-dimensional wave equation with wave speed c; note
from 2.2.4 that c has dimensions of velocity.
The solution to 2.2.3 (see below) shows that a stress wave travels at speed
c through the
material from the point of disturbance, e.g. a pplied load. When the stress wave reaches a
Section 2.2
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 24given material particle, the particle vibr ates about an equilib rium position, Fig. 2.2.1.
Since the material is elastic, no energy is lost , and the solution predicts that the particles
vibrate indefinitely, without damping or decay.
Figure 2.2.1: stress wave travelling at speed c through an elastic rod
This type of wave, where the disturbance (parti cle vibration) is in the same direction as
the direction of wave propagation, is called a longitudinal wave .
2.2.2 Particle Velocities and Wave Speed
Before examining the wave equation 2.2.3 directly, first re-express it as
tv
x∂∂=∂∂ρσ (2.2.5)
where v is the velocity. Consider an element of material wh ich has just been reached by
the stress wave, Fig. 2.2.2. The length of mate rial passed by the stress wave in a time
interval tΔ is tcΔ. During this time interval, the stresse d material at the left-hand side of
the element moves at (average) velocity v and so moves an amount tvΔ. The strain of the
element is then the change in leng th divided by the original length:
cv=ε (2.2.6)
Under the small strain assumption, this implies that c v<<1.
Let the stress acting on the element be σΔ; the stress on the free side of the element is
zero. Then 2.2.5 leads to
tv
tcΔ=ΔΔρσ (2.2.7)
and so
cvρσ=Δ (2.2.8)
This is the discontinuity in stress across the wave front.
1 note also that the density of the element will change as it is compressed, but again this change in density is
small and can be neglected in the linear elastic theory stress free •vibration of
stressed particle
stress wave
at speed c
Section 2.2
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 25
Figure 2.2.2: stress wave passing through a material element
Since εσE=Δ , one has ρ/E c= , as in 2.2.4. The wave speeds for some materials
are given in Table 2.2.1. As can be seen, the wave speeds for typical engineering
materials are of the order km/s and so particle velocities will be in the range m/s500− .
Material ()3kg/mρ ()GPaE ()m/sc
Aluminium Alloy 2700 70 5092
Brass 8300 95 3383
Copper 8500 114 3662
Lead 11300 17.5 1244
Steel 7800 210 5189
Glass 1870 55 5300
Granite 2700 3120
Limestone 2600 4920
Perspex 2260
Table 2.2.1: Elastic Wave Speeds for Several Materials
2.2.3 Solution of the Wave Equation
The one-dimensional wave equation 2.2.3 has the general solution
()()ctxg ctxf txu ++−=),( (2.2.9)
where f and g are any functions2; for example, one solution is ()ctx g efctx+==−sin ,,
which can be verified by substitution a nd carrying out the diffe rentiation. The actual
forms of the functions f and g can be determined from the initial conditions of the
problem.
2 provided they possess second derivatives wave front
at time t tcΔ
σΔtvΔ
wave front
at time t tΔ+
Section 2.2
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 26Waves due to Initial Displacement
Consider the initial conditions
0)0,()( )0,(
==
xvxU xu
Then
()()
() ()[] 0)( )0,(
)0,(≡′−′−=∂∂≡+=
xgxfctuxUxgxf xu
x
so that, from the second condition, )( )( xg xf= and, from the first, these must equal
2/)(xU . It follows that 2 /) ( ) ( ctxU ctxf −=− and 2 /) ( ) ( ctxU ctxg +=+ , so that the
solution is
[ ]) ( ) ( ),(21ctxU ctxU txu ++−=
Suppose for example that the in itial displacement profile wa s triangular, with maximum
displacement uu= at 0=x , extending to L x±= , Fig. 2.2.3.
Figure 2.2.3: an initial tr iangular displacement
Then
[ ]ctx ctx txu+ −Δ+Δ=21),(
where ctx±Δ means “a triangular displacement with centre at ctx± and length L2. At
time zero, the displacement at 0=x is 0 )0,0(Δ= u as required. At time cL/2 , however,
[ ]Lx Lx txu2 2 21),(+ −Δ+Δ=
x
0=u 0=u)0,(xux
Section 2.2
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 27which corresponds to two triangular displacemen t profiles of half the magnitude of the
original profile; one is to the left and the othe r is to the right of the original profile, Fig.
2.2.4.
Figure 2.2.4: displacements at time 2 L/c
As the wave passes, particles displace from their equilibrium point, up to the maximum
position and then back again. It can be seen that the solution corre sponds to a wave of
disturbed material propagating th rough the material from the s ource, half in one direction
and half in the other.
2.2.4 Vibration Analysis
Consider now an alternative solution to th e wave equation (see the Appendix to this
section, §2.2.6, for details)
() ( )∑∞
=+ + =
1sin cos sin cos ),(
nn n n n n n n n tc Dtc Cx Bx A txu λ λ λ λ , (2.2.10)
The constants DCBA ,,, and eigenvalues3 λ can be obtained from the initial and
boundary conditions (see later).
The terms xnλcos and xnλsin are called modes or mode shapes . At any given time t,
the displacements are a linear combination of these modes. Example modes are shown in
Fig. 2.2.5. Some modes will dominate over ot hers, for example perhaps only the first few
modes (terms in the series 2.2.10) ar e significant and need be considered.
A
vibration analysis is one in which the eigenv alues (or, equi valently, the natural
frequencies λωc= ) and modes are evaluated without regard to which of them might be
important in an application. The boundary conditions alone determine the modes and
natural frequencies. Thus a vi bration analysis is carried out without regard to how the
vibration is initiated . The exact combination of the m odes for a particular problem is
determined from the initial conditions; the in itial conditions will determine the constants
DCBA ,,, in the above equations and hence the actual amplitude of vibration.
3 note that some authors use the term “eigenvalue” to mean the quantity ()ncλ in this expression x
0=u0=u)0 (0
==
ux
L x2=L x 2−=
Section 2.2
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 28The vibration is termed free if the load is zero or constant; forced vibration occurs when
the load itself oscillates.
Figure 2.2.5: mode shapes for a vibrating elastic rod
Even though a vibration analys is does not completely solve the problem of a material
model loaded in a certain way, for example solving for the propagation paths of stress
waves, the amplitudes of vibration, and so on, the natural frequencie s and modes are very
useful information in themselves, for design and other purposes.
Dynamic response analysis or transient response analysis is the calculation of the
complete response to any arbitrary boundary and initi al conditions. This is more difficult
than the vibration analysis, sin ce it is a time-depe ndent problem.
Natural Frequencies
The natural frequencies depend on the boundary conditions. There are four possible
cases, the same as for the static elasticity problem:
1.
fixed-fixed - 0 ),0(=tu , 0 ),(=tLu
2. free-free - 0 /),0(=∂∂txu , 0 /),(=∂∂tLxu
3. fixed-free - 0),0(=tu , 0 /),(=∂∂tLxu (2.2.11)
4. free-fixed - 0 /),0(=∂∂txu , 0 ),(=tLu
The natural frequencies and modes for each of these boundary conditions are solved for
and given in the Appendix to this section, §2.2 .6 (in the boxes). For example, considering
the “fixed-fixed” case, the solution is
[]∑∞
=+ =
01) sin() sin( ) cos( ),(
nn n n n n x ct B ct A txu λλ λ (2.2.12)
with
Frequencies: K,1,0 ,= == nLcncn nπλω -1-0.500.51
0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 11stmode
2ndmode3rdmode
x
Section 2.2
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 29Modes: () K,1,0 , sin =n xnλ (2.2.13)
One can plot these sine functions over ],0[L to see the displacement profile of each mode
(the first three are those plotte d in Fig. 2.2.5 – it can be seen that the higher the mode, the
higher the frequency).
The boundary conditions in 2.2.11 are all
homogeneous (i.e. 0=). In practice, the
boundary conditions will not be homogeneous, but one only needs homogeneous
boundary conditions to obtain the natural frequencies (see below).
Non-Homogeneous Boundary Conditions
Consider the following
non-homogeneous boundary conditions:
BC’s: utu ˆ),0(=, 0),(=tLu (2.2.14)
Since the wave equation is linear, the solution can be written as th e superposition of two
separate solutions,
),( ),( ),( txutxutxuh p+= (2.2.15)
The hu is the homogeneous solution, and is chosen to satisfy the wave equation with
homogeneous boundary conditions; pu is some particular solution and accounts for the
non-homogeneous boundary condition:
BC’s: 0 ),0(=t uh , 0 ),(=tLuh
ut up ˆ),0(=, 0 ),(=tLup (2.2.16)
Substituting 2.2.15 into the wave equation 2.2.3 gives
⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂−∂∂−=∂∂−∂∂
22
2 22
22
2 221 1
tu
c xu
tu
c xu p p h h (2.2.17)
The left hand side is zero. The right hand side can be made zero by choosing pu to be
any particular solution of the wave equation. For a simple constant displacement
boundary condition, one can choose the linear function
⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛−=Lxuxup 1ˆ)( (2.2.18)
which can be seen to satisfy 2.2.16b. The complete solution u is illustrated in Fig. 2.2.6.
Section 2.2
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 30
Figure 2.2.6: displacements as a superp osition of two separate solutions
Suppose now that the in itial conditions are
IC’s: )( )0,()( )0,(
xv xvxu xu
== (2.2.19)
The initial conditions can be split between hu and pu according to
IC’s: )( )0,( ),( )( )0,()( )0,( ),( )( )0,(
xv xv xvxv xvxu xu xuxu xu
p p p hp p p h
= −== −=
(2.2.20)
Thus, the complete solution is obtained by adding together:
(i) the function hu which satisfies the wave equation with homogeneous boundary
conditions on displacement, and initial conditions
IC’s: )( )( )0,()( )( )0,(
xvxv xvxuxu xu
p hp h
−=−=
(ii) the function
⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛−=Lxuxup 1ˆ)(
Thus, using the “fixed-fixed” homogen eous solution from the Appendix,
[]∑∞
=+ +⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛−=
0) sin() sin( ) cos( 1ˆ),(
nn n n n n x ct B ct ALxutxu λλ λ (2.2.21)
and the natural frequencies are given by 2.2.13. The constants n nBA, can be obtained
from the initial conditions, as outlined in the Appendix.
An important point to be ma de here is that the modes and natural frequencies are
determined from (i), i.e. the problem involving the homogene ous boundary conditions,
and so, as stated earlier, the non-homogeneous boundary condition does not affect the modes and natural frequencies.
Forced Vibration
Suppose now that the boundary conditions and initial conditions are given by uˆ
0 L)(xup)0,(xu
Section 2.2
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 31
BC’s: ()
0),(cos ),0(
=Ω=
tLut tuα, IC’s: ()
0)0,(2/ cosˆ)0,(
==
xvL x u xu π (2.2.22)
Again, let ),( ),( ),( txutxutxuh p+= and substitute into the wave equation. In this case,
the particular solution will be of the general form 2.2.12,
() ( )tc Dtc Cx Bx A up λ λ λλ sin cos sin cos + + = (2.2.23)
Applying the boundary conditi ons, one finds that { ▲Problem 1}
()tcx
cL
cxtxup Ω
⎭⎬⎫
⎩⎨⎧⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛Ω⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛Ω−⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛Ω= cos sin cot cos ),(α (2.2.24)
As with the constant non-homogeneous bounda ry condition, the initial conditions can
now be split appropriately between the homogene ous and particular solutions. Again, the
complete solution is obtained by adding together:
(i)
the function hu which satisfies the wave equation with homogeneous boundary
conditions on displacement, and initial conditions
IC’s:
0)0,(sin cot cos2cosˆ)0,(
=⎭⎬⎫
⎩⎨⎧⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛Ω⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛Ω−⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛Ω−⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛=
xvcx
cL
cx
Lxu xu
hh απ
(ii) the function 2.2.24
The complete solution is
()
[]∑∞
=+ +Ω
⎭⎬⎫
⎩⎨⎧⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛Ω⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛Ω−⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛Ω=
0) sin() sin( ) cos(cos sin cot cos ),(
nn n n n n x ct B ct Atcx
cl
cxtxu
λλ λα
(2.2.25)
Resonance occurs when the displacements become “infinite”, which from 2.2.24 occurs
when
LcncL π=Ω→=Ω0 sin .
These are precisely the natural frequencies of the system, i.e. the natural frequencies of
(i). Thus the problem of re sonance becomes more prominent when the forcing frequency
Ω approaches any of the natural frequencies nλ.
Section 2.2
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 322.2.5 Problems
1. Consider the case of forced vibration. Use the boundary conditions 2.2.22 to evaluate the constants in the particular so lution 2.2.23 and hence derive the particular
solution 2.2.24.
2.
Consider a fixed-free problem, with the end 0=x subjected to a forced displacement
t uΩ=sinα and the end Lx= free.
(a) Find the vibration of the material. What are the natural frequencies?
(b) When does resonance occur?
[note: the appropriate homogeneous solution and natura l frequencies are given in the
Appendix to this section, §2.2.6]
3.
Consider a vibrating bar with an oscillatory stress applied to one end,
() tΩ=cos 0ασ . The end Lx= is fixed, 0 )(=Lu .
(a) Find the vibration of the material. What are the natural frequencies?
(b) When does resonance occur?
[note: the appropriate homogeneous solution and natura l frequencies are given in the
Appendix to this section, §2.2.6]
2.2.6 Appendix to Section 2.2
Method of Separation of Variabl es Solution to the Wave Equation
Assuming a separable solution, write )()( ),( tTxXtxu= so that )()( /2 2tTxX tu &&=∂∂ and
)()( /2 2tTxX xu ′′=∂∂ . Inserting these into the wave equation gives
dXXd
X dtTd
TcTdXXdc
dtTdX
2
22
22
2
22
1 11= →=
(2.2.26)
This relation states that a function of t equals a function of x and it must hold for all t and
x. It follows that both sides of this e xpression must be equal to a constant, say k (if the
left hand side were not constant it would change in value as t is changed, but then the
equality would no longer hold because the right hand side does not change when t is
changed – it is a function of x only). Thus there are two second order ordinary
differential equations:
0 ,02
22
22
=− =− kTcdtTdkXdxXd (2.2.27)
which have solutions
tkc tkc xk xkDe CeT Be Ae X += =+=−,0 (2.2.28)
Section 2.2
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 33
Modes and Natural Frequencies fo r Homogeneous Boundary Conditions
Suppose first that k is positive. Consider homogeneous boundary conditions, that is,
0=u and/or 0 /=∂∂ xu at the end points L x ,0= . Suppose first that 0),0(=tu . Then
0)0( 0)()0( ),0( =→= = X tT Xtu and so 0=+BA . If also 0),(=tLu , then
0=+− Lk LkBe Ae which implies that 0==BA , and 0),(=txu . Similarly, if one uses
the conditions 0),0(/=∂∂ txu or 0),(/=∂∂ tLxu , or a combination of zero u and first
derivative, one arrives at the same conclusion: a trivial zero solution. Therefore, to obtain
a non-zero solution, one must have k negative, and
) sin( ) cos( )( x Bx A xX λ λ+ = , 2λ−=k (2.2.29)
The solution for )(tT must then be
) sin( ) cos( )( ct D ct CtT λ λ+ = (2.2.30)
and the full solution is
()() ( )()() ( )ct D ct Cx Bx A txu λ λ λ λ sin cos sin cos ),( + + = (2.2.31)
There are four possible combin ations of boundary conditions.
1. Fixed-Fixed
Here, 0),( ),0( == tLutu . Thus 0 )0(==A X
and 0) sin( )( = = L B LX λ . For non-zero
B one must have K,1,0 ,/ 0) sin( = ±=→= nLn L πλ λ . Thus one has the infinite
number of solutions ) sin( )( x B xXn n n λ= , and the complete general solution is
( DBBCBA == ,)4
[]∑∞
=+ =
1) sin() sin( ) cos( ),(
nn n n n n x ct B ct A txu λλ λ (2.2.32)
with
Frequencies:
K,2,1 ,= == nLcncn nπλω Modes: () K,2,1 , sin =n xnλ
(2.2.33)
It can be proved that the seri es 2.2.32 converges and that it is indeed a solution of the
wave equation, provided some fairly weak conditions are fulfilled (see a text on
Advanced Calculus).
4 the solutions corresponding to negative values of n, i.e. K,2,1 ,/= −= nL nπλ , can be subsumed into
2.2.32 through the constants n nBA,; the solution for 0=n is zero
Section 2.2
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 34The first three modes are plotted in Fig. 2.2.7.
Figure 2.2.7: first three mode shapes for fixed-fixed
Case 2. Free-Free
Here, 0),(/ ),0(/ =∂∂=∂∂ tLxu txu . Thus 0 )0(==′ B Xλ and
0) sin( )( = −=′ L A LX λλ . Thus the general solution is ( DABCAA == ,)
[]∑∞
=+ +=
10 ) cos() sin( ) cos( ),(
nn n n n n x ct B ct A Atxu λ λ λ (2.2.34)
with the nλ as for fixed-fixed.
Frequencies: K,2,1 ,= == nLcncn nπλω Modes: () K,2,1 , cos =n xnλ
(2.2.35)
The displacement profiles of the first three modes are shown in Fig. 2.2.8.
Figure 2.2.8: first three mode shapes for free-free
-1-0.500.51
0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1-1-0.500.51
0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1
Section 2.2
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 35
Case 3. Fixed-Free
Here, 0),(/ ),0( =∂∂= tLxu tu . Thus 0 )0(==A X and 0) cos( )( = = L B LX λλ . For
non-zero B one must have K K ,2,1,0,1,2 ,2/)1 2( 0) cos( −−= −=→= nL n L π λ λ .
The solution is again given by 2.2.32, which is repeated here,
[]∑∞
=+ =
1) sin() sin( ) cos( ),(
nn n n n n x ct B ct A txu λλ λ (2.2.36)
only now
Frequencies:
K,2,1 ,2)1 2(=−== nLc ncn nπλω Modes: () K,2,1 , sin =n xnλ
(2.2.37)
The displacement profiles of the first three modes are shown in Fig. 2.2.9.
Figure 2.2.9: first three mode shapes for fixed-free
Case 4. Free-Fixed
Here, 0),( ),0(/ ==∂∂ tLutxu . Thus 0 )0(==′ B Xλ and 0) cos( )( = = L A LX λ . For
non-zero A one must have 0) cos(=Lλ so the general solution is as for free-free, Eqn.
2.2.34, but with 00=A :
[]∑∞
=+ =
1) cos() sin( ) cos( ),(
nn n n n n x ct B ct A txu λ λ λ (2.2.38)
with the nλ as for fixed-free.
Frequencies: K,2,1 ,2)1 2(=−== nLc ncn nπλω Modes: () K,2,1 , cos =n xnλ
(2.2.39) -1-0.500.51
0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1
Section 2.2
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 36
The displacement profiles of the first three modes are shown in Fig. 2.2.10.
Figure 2.2.10: first three mode shapes for free-fixed
Full Solution (incorporating Initial Conditions)
(a) Initial Condition on Displacement
The initial condition on displacement is
)( )0,(
0xu xu= (2.2.40)
which give, from 2.2.32, 2.2.34, 2.2.36, 2.2.38,
)( ) sin( )0,(0
1xux A xu
nn n = =∑∞
=λ fixed-fixed/fixed-free
)( ) cos( )0,(0
10 xux A A xu
nn n = +=∑∞
=λ free-free (2.2.41)
)( ) cos( )0,(0
1xux A xu
nn n = =∑∞
=λ free-fixed
These can be solved by using the orthogonality condition of the trigonometric functions:
⎩⎨⎧
=≠= =∫ ∫nm Lnmdxx x dxx xL
m nL
m n,2/,0) cos() cos( ) sin() sin(
0 0λλ λλ (2.2.42)
for either of L n Lnn 2/)12(,/ π πλ − = . Thus multiplying both sides of 2.2.41a by
) sin( xmλ and 2.2.41b-c by ) cos( xmλ and integrating over []L,0 gives
dxx xuLAnL
n ) sin()(2
00λ∫= fixed-fixed/fixed-free
K,2,1 ,) cos()(2,)(1
00
00 0 = = = ∫ ∫ndxx xuLA dxxuLAnL
nL
λ free-free (2.2.43) -1-0.500.51
0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1x
Section 2.2
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 37dxx xuLAnL
n ) cos()(2
00λ∫= f r e e - f i x e d
(b) Initial Condition on Velocity
The initial condition on velocity, () )( 0,0xv xu=& , gives
)( ) sin( )0,(0
1xvx cB xu
nn n n = =∑∞
=λλ & fixed-fixed/fixed-free
)( ) cos( )0,(0
1xv x cB xu
nn n n = =∑∞
=λ λ & free-fixed/free-free (2.2.42)
Using the orthogonality conditions again gives
dxx xvLcBnL
nn ) sin()(2
00λλ∫= fixed-fixed/fixed-free
dxx xvLcBnL
nn ) cos()(2
00λλ∫= free-fixed/free-free (2.2.43)
Example
Consider the fixed-free case with initial conditions Lx xv xu /2)(,0)(0 0 = = . Thus
0=nA and
cL
nnL
Lc ndxxLnxLc nB
nn L
n
3 312 21 2
0
)12()1(32)12()1(4
)12(8
2)12(sin)12(8
ππππ
π
−−=−−
−=⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛−
−=
++
∫
so that
K,2,1 ,2)12(), sin() sin()12()1( 32),(
131
3=−==−−=∑∞
=+
nLc nc ct xn cLtxun n n
nnnπλω λλπ
The period for the first (dominant) mode is cL c T /4 /21 1 ==λπ . The solution is plotted
in Fig. 2.2.11 for m/s 5000=c , m1.0=L , for the five times 40 ,16/1 K=i iT (up to the
quarter-period). Thereafter, the solution decreases back to zero, down through negative
displacements, back to zero and then repeats.
Section 2.2
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 38
Figure 2.2.11: displacements for fixed-free example
Example
Consider the free-free case with initial conditions 0)(, )(0 0 = = xvxuxu . Thus 0 =nB
and
()() K,2,1 ,1 12cos22
22
000
=−−=⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛===
∫∫
nnLudxLxnxLuALudxxLuA
nL
nL
ππ
so that
()()
Lnx ctnLutxun
nn nnπλλλπ=⎥
⎦⎤
⎢
⎣⎡ −−+=∑∞
=,) cos() cos(1 1 2
21),(
12 2 (2.2.34)
The period for the first (dominant) mode is cL c T /2 /21 1 = =λπ . The solution is plotted
in Fig. 2.2.12 again for m/s 5000=c , m1.0=L , for the nine times 80 ,16/1 K=i iT (up
to the half-period). Thereafter, the solution returns back to the initial position and then
repeats.
0 0.01 0.02 0.03 0.04 0.05 0.06 0.07 0.08 0.09 0.100.511.522.5x 10-5
xucLt /=
cLt 2/=
0=t
Section 2.2
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 39
Figure 2.2.12: displacement s for free-free example
0 0.01 0.02 0.03 0.04 0.05 0.06 0.07 0.08 0.09 0.100.010.020.030.040.050.060.070.080.090.1
xucLt 4/=
cLt /=0=t
cLt 2/=
cLt 4/3=
413 2D Elastostatic
Problems in Cartesian
Coordinates
Two dimensional elastostatic problems are di scussed in this Chapter, that is, static
problems of either plane stress or plane stra in. Cartesian coordina tes are used, which are
appropriate for geometries which are have straight boundaries. The two-dimensional
Navier equations are derived and the Airy st ress function technique is used to solved
exactly some important problems.
42
Section 3.1
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 433.1 Plane Problems
What follows is to be applicable to any tw o dimensional problem, so it is taken that
0==xz yzσσ , which is true of both plane stress and plane strain.
3.1.1 Governing Equations for Plane Problems
To recall, the equations governing the elastostatic problem are the
elastic stress-strain law
(Part I, Eqns. 4.2.11-14), the strain-displacement relations (Eqns. 1.2.5) and the equations
of equilibrium (1.1.10)
[] []
()yy xx zzxy xy xx yy yy yy xx xx
EE E E
σσνεσνενσσενσσε
+−=+= −= −=1,1,1
Plane Stress (3.1.1a)
[] [ ]
()yy xx zzxy xy yy xx yy yy xx xxE E E
σσνσσνεσν νσνενσσννε
+=+= −+−+= −−+=1, ) 1(1, ) 1(1
Plane Strain (3.1.1b)
⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂=∂∂=∂∂=
xu
yuyuxu
y x
xyy
yyx
xx
21εεε
Strain-displacement relations (3.1.2)
000
=+∂∂=+∂∂+∂∂=+∂∂+∂∂
zzzyyy yxxxy xx
bzby xby x
σσσσσ
Equations of Equilibrium (3.1.3)
One way of solving these equations is to re-write the stresses in 3.1.3 in terms of strains
by using 3.1.1, and then using 3.1.2 to re-w rite the resulting e quations in terms of
displacements only. For example in th e case of plane strain one arrives at
Section 3.1
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 44() ( )() ()
() ( )() () 0 21 1221 120 21 1221 12
22 2
2222 2
22
=+
⎪⎭⎪⎬⎫
⎪⎩⎪⎨⎧
∂∂−+∂∂∂+∂∂−−+=+
⎪⎭⎪⎬⎫
⎪⎩⎪⎨⎧
∂∂−+∂∂∂+∂∂−−+
yy x yxx y x
bxu
yxu
yu Ebyu
yxu
xu E
ν νννν ννν
(3.1.4)
These are the 2D Navier’s equati ons, analogous to the 1D version, Eqn. 2.1.2. This set of
partial differential equations can be so lved subject to boundary conditions on the
displacement. Obviously, in the absence of body forces, any linear displacement field
satisfies 3.1.4, for example the field
CyByEu CyAxEuo
yo
x ++−= −+=νσ σ, (3.1.5)
with CBA ,, representing the possibl e rigid body motions; this corresponds to a simple
tension o xxσσ= .
Solving Eqns. 3.1.4 directly for more complex cases is not an easy task. An alternative
solution strategy for the plane elastostatic problem is the Airy stress function method
described in the next section.
3.1.2 Problems
1.
Derive the plane stress Navier equations analogous to 3.1.4.
2. Show that the displacement field 2Ax ux= , ()ν+−= 1/ 4Axy uy , in the absence of
body forces, satisfies the plane stress govern ing equations derived in Problem 1 (this
solution does not satisfy 3.1.4). Determin e the corresponding stress field and verify
that it satisfies the equilibrium equations.
3.
Consider the thin plate shown below subjecte d to a uniform pressure p on the top and
its own body weight. The plate is perfectly bonded to the base plate.
(a) Does the stress distribution
0 ), ( ),( == −+−=xy xx yy hyg p yx σσ ρ σ
satisfy the equations of equilibrium?
(b) Does it satisfy the boundary conditions at the upper surface, and at the two free
surfaces?
(c) Suppose now that the plate was made out of elastic material. Show that, in that
case, the stresses given above are actually not a correct solution to the problem.
Section 3.1
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 45
xyp
h
Section 3.2
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 463.2 The Stress Function Method
An effective way of dealing with many two dimensional problems is to introduce a new
“unknown”, the Airy stress function φ, an idea brought to us by George Airy in 1862.
The stresses are written in terms of this new function and a new differential equation is
obtained, one which can be solved mo re easily than Navier’s equations.
3.2.1 The Airy Stress Function
The stress components are written in the form
yxxy
xyyyxx
∂∂∂−=∂∂=∂∂=
φσφσφσ
22222
(3.2.1)
Note that, unlike stress and displacement, th e Airy stress function has no obvious physical
meaning. The reason for writing the stresse s in the form 3.2.1 is that, provided the body forces are
zero, the equilibrium equations are automatically satisfied, which can be seen by
substituting Eqns. 3.2.1 into Eqns. 2.2.3 { ▲Problem 1}. On this point, the body forces,
for example gravitational forces, are generally very small compared to the effect of
typical surface forces in elas tic materials and may be safely ignored (see Problem 2 of
§2.1). When body forces are significant, E qns. 3.2.1 can be amended and a solution
obtained using the Airy stress function, but th is approach will not be followed here. A
number of examples including non-zero body forces are examined later on, using a
different solution method.
3.2.2 The Biharmonic Equation
The Compatability Condition and Stress-Strain Law
In the previous section, it was shown how one needs to solve the equilibrium equations,
the stress-strain constitutive law, and the strain-displacement relations, resulting in the
differential equation for displacements, Eqn. 3.1.4. An alternative appr oach is to ignore
the displacements and attempt to solve for the stresses and strains only . In other words,
the strain-displacement equations 3.1.2 are ignored. However, if one is solving for the strains but not the displacements, one must en sure that the compatib ility equation 1.3.1 is
satisfied. Eqns. 3.2.1 already ensures that the equilibrium equations are satisfied, so combine now
the two dimensional compatibility relation and the stress-strain relations 3.1.1 to get
{▲Problem 2}
Section 3.2
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 47
() 0 1 2 : strain plane0 2 : stress plane
44
2 24
4444
2 24
44
=−⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂∂+∂∂=⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂∂+∂∂
νφφφφφφ
y yx xy yx x
(3.2.2)
Thus one has what is known as the biharmonic equation:
0 244
2 24
44
=∂∂+∂∂∂+∂∂
y yx xφφφ The biharmonic equation (3.2.3)
The biharmonic equation is often writt en using the short-hand notation 04=∇φ .
By using the Airy stress func tion representation, the problem of determining the stresses
in an elastic body is reduced to that of finding a soluti on to the biharmonic partial
differential equation 3.2.3 whose derivati ves satisfy certain boundary conditions.
Note that the biharmonic equation is indepe ndent of elastic constants, Young’s modulus E
and Poisson’s ratio
ν. Thus for bodies in a state of plan e stress or plane strain, the stress
field is independent of the material pr operties, provided the boundary conditions are
expressed in terms of tractions (stress) 1; boundary conditions on displacement will bring
the elastic constants in through the stress-strai n law. Further, the plane stress and plane
strain stress fiel ds are identical.
3.2.3 Some Simple Solutions
Clearly, any polynomial of degr ee 3 or less will satisfy the biharmonic equation. Here
follow some elementary examples.
(i)
2Ay=φ
one has 0 ,222
== =
∂∂=xy yy xx Ayσσφσ , a state if uniaxial tension
(ii) Bxy=φ
here, Bxy yy xx −= == σ σσ ,0 , a state of pure shear
(iii) Bxy Ay+=2φ
here, B Axy yy xx −= = = σ σ σ ,0 ,2 , a superposition of (i) and (ii)
1 technically speaking, this is true only in simply connected bodies, i.e. ones without any “holes”, since
problems involving bodies with holes have an implied displacement condition (see, for example, Barber
(1992), §2.2).
Section 3.2
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 483.2.4 Pure Bending of a Beam
Consider the bending of a re ctangular beam by a moment 0M, as shown in Fig. 3.2.1.
The elementary beam theory predicts that the stress xxσ varies linearly with y, Fig. 3.2.1,
with the 0=y axis along the beam-centre, so a good pl ace to start would be to choose, or
guess, as a stress function 3Cy=φ , where C is some constant to be determined. Then
0 ,0 ,6 == =xy yy xx Cy σσ σ , and the boundary conditions along the top and bottom of
the beam are clearly satisfied.
Figure 3.2.1: a beam in pure bending
The moment and stress distribution are related through
3 2
0 4 6 Cb dyyC ydy Mb
bb
bxx = = = ∫∫+
−+
−σ (3.2.4)
and so 3
04/b MC= and 3
02/ 3 byMxx=σ . The fact that this la st expression agrees with
the elementary beam theory ( I My/−=σ with 3/ 23hb I= , where h is the depth “into
the page”) shows that that the beam theory is exact in this simple loading case.
Assume now plane strain conditions. In th at case, there is an other non-zero stress
component, acting “perpendicular to the page”, 32/ 3) ( byMyy xx zz ν σσνσ =+= . Using
Eqns. 3.1.1b,
[]
[] say ,
23) 1() 1(1say ,
23 1) 1(1
332
y y
bM
Ev
Ey y
bM
E E
yy xx yyyy xx xx
βνσν νσνεαννσσννε
=⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛+−=−+−+==⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛−=−−+=
(3.2.5)
and the other four strains are zero. As in §1.2.4, once the strains have been found, the displacements can be found by integrating the strain-displacement relations. Thus 0M
0Mb
Section 3.2
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 49()
)( )(0)( )(21
21)()(
2
21
yf x xgxgyfxxu
yuxg y uyyuyf xy uyxu
y x
xyyy
yyxx
xx
′−=+′→≡′+′+=⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂=+=→=∂∂=+=→=∂∂=
αα εββ εαα ε
(3.2.6)
Therefore ) (yf′ must be some constant, C− say, so A Cy yf +−=)( , and
B x Cxxg +−=2
21)( α . Finally,
B Cx y x uA Cyxy u
yx
+++−=+−=
2
21 2
21βαα
(3.2.7)
which are of the form 1.2.18. For the case wh en the mid-point of the beam is fixed, so
has no translation, 0 )0,0( )0,0( ==y x u u , and if it has no rotation there, 0)0,0(=zω , then
the three arbitrary constants are zero, and
2
21 2
21y x uxy u
yx
βαα
+−==
(3.2.8)
3.2.5 A Cantilevered Beam
Consider now the cantilevered beam shown in Fig. 3.2.2. The beam is subjected to a
uniform shear stress
τσ=xy over its free end, Fig. 3.2.2a. The boundary conditions are
0),( ),( ,),0( ,0),0( =±=± = = bx bx y yxy yy xy xx σ στ σ σ (3.2.9)
It is difficult, if not impossi ble, to obtain concise expressi ons for stress and strain for
problems even as simple as this2. However, a concise solution can be obtained by
relaxing one of the above conditions. To this end, consider the similar problem of Fig.
3.2.2b – this beam is subjected to a shear force F, the resultant of the shear stresses. The
applied force of Fig. 3.2.2b is equiva lent to that in Fig. 3.2.2a if
F dyyb
bxy=∫+
−),0(σ (3.2.10)
2 an exact solution will usually require an infi nite series of terms for the stress and strain
Section 3.2
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 50This is known as a weak boundary condition , since the stress is not specified in a point-
wise sense along the boundary – only the result ant is. However, from Saint-Venant’s
principle (Part I, §3.3.2), the stress field in both beams will be the same except for in a
region close to the applied load.
Figure 3.2.2: A cantilevered beam subjected to ; (a) a uniform distribution of shear
stresses along its free end, (b) a shear force along its free end
The elementary beam theory predicts a stress I FxyI Myxx / /=−=σ . Thus a good place
to start is to choose the stress function 3xyαφ= , where α is a constant to be determined.
The stresses are then
23 ,0 , 6 y xyxy yy xx ασ σασ −== = (3.2.11)
However, it can be seen that 0 3 ),(2≠−=± b bxxy α σ . To offset this, one can superimpose
a constant shear stress 23bα, in other words amend the stress function to
xyb xy2 33ααφ−= ( 3 . 2 . 1 2 )
The boundary conditions are now satisfied and, from Eqn. 3.2.10,
34bF=α (3.2.13)
and so
()2 2
3 343,0 ,23y bbFxybF
xy yy xx −== = σ σ σ (3.2.14)
3.2.6 Problems
1.
Verify that the relations 3.2.1 satis fy the equilibrium equations 2.2.3.
2.
Derive Eqn. 3.2.2.
3.
A large thin plate is subject ed to certain boundary conditi ons on its thin edges (with
its large faces free of stress), leading to the stress function τ xy
F xy
)a() b(b
Section 3.2
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 515 23Bx yAx−=φ
(i) use the biharmonic equation to express A in terms of B
(ii) calculate all stress components
(iii) calculate all strain components (in terms of B, E, ν)
(iv) derive an expression for the vol umetric strain, in terms of B, E, ν, x and y.
(v) check that the compatibility equation is satisfied
(vi) check that the equilibrium equations are satisfied
4. A very thick component has the same boundary conditions on any given cross-section, leading to the following stress function:
5 32 44 y yx yx −+=φ
(i) is this a valid stress function, i.e. does it satisfy the biharmonic equation?
(ii) calculate all stress components (with 4/1=ν )
(iii) calculate all strain components
(iv) find the displacements
(v) specify any three displacement components which will render the arbitrary constant displacements of (iv) zero
5.
For the cantilevered beam discussed in §3.2. 5, evaluate the resultant shear force and
moment on an arbitrary cross-section xx=. Are they as you expect? (You will find
that the beam is in equilibrium, as expected, since the equilibrium equations have
been satisfied.)
6.
For the cantilevered beam discussed in §3.2.5, evaluate the strains and displacements, assuming plane stress conditions. Note: to evaluate the three arbitrary constant s of integration, one would be tempted to
apply the obvious
0==y xu u all along the built-in end. However, since only weak
boundary conditions were imposed, one cannot enforce these strong conditions (try
it). Instead, apply the follow ing weaker conditions: (i) the displacement at the built-in
end at 0=y is zero ( 0 ==y xu u ), (ii) the slope there, x uy∂∂/ , is zero.
7. Show that the stress function
()[]23 32 22 5 2 2 3
35 2 15 4 2020xh yh yxh y x Lyhp−+ −−− −=φ
satisfies the boundary conditions for the simply supported beam subjected to a
uniform pressure p shown below. Check the boundary conditions in the weak (Saint-
Venant) sense on the shorter left and right hand sides (for both normal and shear
stress). Since the normal stress xxσ is not zero at the ends , but only its resultant,
check also that the moment is zero at each end.
p
xy
Lh Lp Lp
L
Section 3.2
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 52Note that the elementary beam theory pred icts an approximate fl exural stress but an
exact shear stress:
()⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛− = − −=22
32 2
346,6yhxhpx Lyhp
xy xx σ σ
8. Consider the dam shown in the figure below. Assume first a general cubic stress
function
3
42
32
23
161
21
21
61yC xyC yxC xC + + +=φ
Apply the boundary conditions to determine the constants and hence the stresses in
the dam, in terms of ρ, the density of water. (Use the stress transformation equations
for the sloped boundary and ignor e the weight of the dam.)
[Just consider the effect of the water; to these must be added the stresses resulting
from the weight of the dam itself, which are given by
0 ,tan1,0 =⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡− = =xy s yy xx yx g σβρσσ
where sρ is the density of the dam material.]
x
yρβ
534 2D Elastostatic
Problems in Polar
Coordinates
Many problems are most conveniently cast in term s of polar coordinates. To this end,
first the governing differential e quations discussed in Chapter 1 are expressed in terms of
polar coordinates. Then a number of impor tant problems involving polar coordinates are
solved.
54
Section 4.1
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 554.1 Cylindrical and Polar Coordinates
4.1.1 Geometrical Axisymmetry
A large number of practical engineering pr oblems involve geometrical features which
have a natural axis of symmetry , such as the solid cylinder, shown in Fig. 4.1.1. The
axis of symmetry is an axis of revolution ; the feature which possesses axisymmetry
(axial symmetry) can be generated by re volving a surface (or line) about this axis.
Figure 4.1.1: a cylinder
Some other axisymmetric geometries are illu strated Fig. 4.1.2; a frustum, a disk on a shaft
and a sphere.
Figure 4.1.2: axisymmetric geometries
Some features are not only axisymmetric – th ey can be represented by a plane, which is
similar to other planes right through the axis of symmetry. The hollow cylinder shown in
Fig. 4.1.3 is an example of this plane axisymmetry .
axis of
symmetr ycreate cylinder by
revolving a surface
about the axis of
symmetry
Section 4.1
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 56
Figure 4.1.3: a plane axis ymmetric geometries
Axially Non-Symmetric Geometries
Axially non-symmetric geometries are ones which have a natural axis associated with
them, but which are not completely symmetric. Some examples of th is type of feature,
the curved beam and the half-space, are s hown in Fig. 4.1.4; the half-space extends to
“infinity” in the axial directi on and in the radial direction “below” the surface – it can be
thought of as a solid half-cylinder of infinite radius. One can also have plane axially non-
symmetric features; in fact, bot h of these are examples of such features; a slice through
the objects perpendicular to the axis of sy mmetry will be representative of the whole
object.
Figure 4.1.4: a plane axis ymmetric geometries
4.1.2 Cylindrical and Polar Coordinates
The above features are best described using cylindrical coordinates , and the plane
versions can be described using polar coordinates . These coordinates systems are
described next.
Stresses and Strains in Cylindrical Coordinates
Using cylindrical coordinates, any po int on a feature will have specific
),,( zrθ
coordinates, Fig. 4.1.5:
axisymmetric plane
representative of
feature
Section 4.1
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 57r – the radial direction (“out” from the axis)
θ – the circumferential or tangential direction (“around” the axis –
counterclockwise when viewed from the positive z side of the 0=z plane)
z – the axial direction (“along” the axis)
Figure 4.1.5: cylindrical coordinates
The displacement of a materi al point can be described by the three components in the
radial, tangential and axial direct ions. These are often denoted by
θuvuur≡≡, and zuw≡
respectively; they are shown in Fig. 4.1.6. Note that the displacement v is positive in the
positive θ direction, i.e. the direction of increasing θ.
Figure 4.1.6: displacements in cylindrical coordinates
The stresses acting on a small element of materi al in the cylindrical coordinate system are
as shown in Fig. 4.1.7 (the normal stresses on the left, the shear stresses on the right). plane0=zrz
θ
rz
uw
v
Section 4.1
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 58
Figure 4.1.7: stresses in cy lindrical coordinates
The normal strains θθεε,rr and zzε are a measure of the elongation/shortening of
material, per unit length, in th e radial, tangential and axial directions respectively; the
shear strains z rθθεε, and zrε represent (half) the change in the right angles between line
elements along the coordinate directions. The physical meaning of these strains is
illustrated in Fig. 4.1.8.
Figure 4.1.8: strains in cy lindrical coordinates
Plane Problems and Polar Coordinates
The stresses in any particular plane of an axisymmetric body can be described using the
two-dimensional polar coordinates ()θ,r shown in Fig. 4.1.9.
strain at point o
rrε = unit elongation of oA
θθε = unit elongation of oB
zzε = unit elongation of oC
θεr = ½ change in angle AoB∠
zθε = ½ change in angle BoC∠
zrε = ½ change in angle AoC∠
rθz
ABC
orrσrrσzzσ
zzσθθσθθσ
θσrzθσzrσ
Section 4.1
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 59
Figure 4.1.9: polar coordinates
There are three stress components acting in the plane 0=z : the radial stress rrσ, the
circumferential (tangential) stress θθσ and the shear stress θσr, as shown in Fig. 4.1.10.
Note the direction of the (positive) shear stress – it is conventional to take the z axis out of
the page and so the θ direction is counterclockwise. The three stress components which
do not act in this plane, but which act on this plane (z zzθσσ, and zrσ), may or may not
be zero, depending on the particular problem (see later).
Figure 4.1.10: stresses in polar coordinates
rrσrrσθθσ
θσr
θθσθσrθ
r
Section 4.2
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 604.2 Differential Equations in Polar Coordinates
Here, the two-dimensional Cartesian relati ons of Chapter 1 are re-cast in polar
coordinates.
4.2.1 Equilibrium equations in Polar Coordinates
One way of expressing the equations of equilib rium in polar coordinates is to apply a
change of coordinates directly to the 2D Cartesian version, Eqns. 1.1.8, as outlined in the
Appendix to this section, §4.2.6. Alternatively, the equations can be derived from first
principles by considering an element of material subjected to stresses
θθσσ,rr and θσr,
as shown in Fig. 4.2.1. The dimensions of the element are rΔ in the radial direction, and
θΔr (inner surface) and ()θΔΔ+r r (outer surface) in the tangential direction.
Figure 4.2.1: an element of material
Summing the forces in the radial direction leads to
()
()
() 02cos2cos2sin2sin
≡ΔΔ−Δ⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛Δ∂∂+Δ+ΔΔ−Δ⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛Δ∂∂+Δ−Δ−ΔΔ+⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛Δ∂∂+=∑
r rr rr r rrrF
rr
rrrrr
rr r
θθ
θθθθθ
θθ
σθθθσσθσθθθσσθθσθσσ
(4.2.1)
For a small element, 1 cos, sin ≈ ≈θθθ and so, dividing through by θΔΔr,
() 02≡∂∂+⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂Δ−−+Δ+∂∂
θσ
θσθσσσθ θθ
θθr
rrrrr rr (4.2.2)
A similar calculation can be carried out for forces in the tangential direction { ▲Problem
1}. In the limit as 0 ,→ΔΔθr , one then has the two-dimens ional equilibrium equations
in polar coordinates:
rrσrrrr
rrΔ∂∂+σσ
θθσθσr
θΔrθθσσθθ
θθΔ∂∂+rrr
rΔ∂∂+θ
θσσθθσσθ
θΔ∂∂+r
r
Section 4.2
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 61()
02 101 1
=+∂∂+∂∂=−+∂∂+∂∂
r r rr r r
r rrrr rr
θ θθ θθθθ
σ
θσσσσθσσ
Equilibrium Equations (4.2.3)
4.2.2 Strain Displacement Relations and Hooke’s Law
The two-dimensional strain-displacement relati ons can be derived from first principles by
considering line elements initially lying in the r and
θ directions. Alternatively, as
detailed in the Appendix to this section, §4. 2.6, they can be derived directly from the
Cartesian version, Eqns. 1.2.5,
⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛−∂∂+∂∂=+∂∂=∂∂=
ru
ru u
rru u
rru
r
rrr
rr
θθ
θθ
θθ
θεθεε
1
211 2-D Strain-Displacement Expressions (4.2.4)
The stress-strain relations in polar coordi nates are completely analogous to those in
Cartesian coordinates – the ax es through a small material element are simply labelled
with different letters. Thus Hooke’s law is now
[] []
()θθθ θ θθ θθ θθ
σσνεσνενσσενσσε
+−=+= −= −=
rr zzr r rr rr rr
EE E E1,1,1
Hooke’s Law (Plane Stress) (4.2.5a)
[] []θ θ θθ θθ θθ σνεσν νσνενσσννεr r rr rr rrE E E+= −+−+= −−+=1, ) 1(1, ) 1(1
Hooke’s Law (Plane Strain) (4.2.5b)
4.2.3 Stress Function Relations
In order to solve problems in polar coordi nates using the stress function method, Eqns.
3.2.1 relating the stress compone nts to the Airy stress function can be transformed using
the relations in the Appendix to this section, §4.2.6:
θφ
θφ
θφσφσ
θφφσθ θθ∂∂∂−∂∂=⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂
∂∂−=
∂∂=
∂∂+∂∂=rr r rr r rrrr rr2
2 22
22
21 1 1, ,1 1 (4.2.6)
It can be verified that these equations au tomatically satisfy the equilibrium equations
4.2.3 {▲Problem 2}.
Section 4.2
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 62The biharmonic equation 3.2.3 becomes
01 12
22
2 22
=⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂+∂∂φθ rrr r (4.2.7)
4.2.4 The Compatibility Relation
The compatibility relation expressed in polar coordinates is (see the Appendix to this
section, §4.2.6)
02 2 1 2 1
22
22
22
2=∂∂−∂∂+∂∂−∂∂∂−∂∂+∂∂
θε εε
θε ε
θεθ θθ θ θθ r rr r rr
r rr rr rr r r (4.2.8)
4.2.5 Problems
1. Derive the equilibrium equation 4.2.3b
2.
Verify that the stress functi on relations 4.2.6 satisfy the equilibrium equations 4.2.3.
3.
Verify that the strains as given by 4.2.4 satisfy the compatibility relations 4.2.8.
4.2.6 Appendix to §4.2
From Cartesian Coordinates to Polar Coordinates
To transform equations from Cartesian to pol ar coordinates, first note the relations
)/ arctan( ,sin , cos
2 2xy y x rry rx
=+== =
θθ θ
(4.2.9)
Then the Cartesian partial derivatives become
θθθθθθθθθθ
∂∂+∂∂=∂∂
∂∂+∂∂
∂∂=∂∂∂∂−∂∂=∂∂
∂∂+∂∂
∂∂=∂∂
r r y ryr
yr r x rxr
x
cossinsincos
(4.2.10)
The second partial de rivatives are then
Section 4.2
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 63⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂∂−∂∂+⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂+∂∂=⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂
∂∂+⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂
∂∂−⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂
∂∂−⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂
∂∂=⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂−∂∂⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂−∂∂=∂∂
θθθθθ θθθ
θθθθθ
θθθ θθθθθθθθ
rr r rrr rr r r r r r r rr r r r x
2
2 22
22
22
222
1 12sin1 1sin cossin sincossin sincos cos cossincossincos
(4.2.11)
Similarly,
⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂∂−∂∂−⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂+∂∂− −=∂∂∂⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂∂−∂∂−⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂+∂∂=∂∂
θθθθθθθθθθθ θ
rr r rrr r yxrr r rrr r y
2
2 22
2 22 22
2 22
22
22
2
22
1 12cos1 1cos sin1 12sin1 1cos sin
(4.2.12)
Equilibrium Equations
The Cartesian stress components can be expres sed in terms of polar components using the
stress transformation formulae, Part I, Eqns. 3.4.7. Using a negative rotation (see Fig.
4.2.2), one has
() θσσσθθσθσθσθσσθσθσθσσ
θ θθθ θθθ θθ
2cos cos sin2sin cos sin2sin sin cos
2 22 2
r rr xyr rr yyr rr xx
+− =+ + =− + =
(4.2.13)
Applying these and 4.2.10 to the 2D Cartesian equilibrium equations 3.1.3a-b lead to
()
() 02 1cos1 1sin02 1sin1 1cos
=⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡+∂∂+∂∂+⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡−+∂∂+∂∂=⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡+∂∂+∂∂−⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡−+∂∂+∂∂
r r r r r rr r r r r r
r r
rrr rrr r
rrr rr
θ θθ θ
θθθθ θθ θ
θθθ
σ
θσσθ σσθσσθσ
θσσθ σσθσσθ
(4.2.14)
which then give Eqns. 4.2.3.
Figure 4.2.2: rotation of axes
xry
θ
θ
Section 4.2
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 64
The Strain-Displacement Relations
Noting that
θθθθ
θθ
cos sinsin cos
u u uu u u
r yr x
+=−=
, (4.2.15)
the strains in polar coordinates can be obtained directly from Eqns. 1.2.5:
()
⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛−∂∂+∂∂−⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛+∂∂+∂∂=−⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂−∂∂=∂∂=
ru
ru u
r ru u
r ruu ur rxu
r r rrx
xx
θθ θθ
θθθθ θθθθθθε
1
212sin1sin cossin cossincos
2 2 (4.2.16)
One obtains similar expressions for the strains yyε and xyε. Substituting the results into
the strain transformation equa tions Part I, Eqns. 3.8.1,
() θεεεθθεθεθεθεεθεθεθεε
θθθ
2cos cos sin2sin cos sin2sin sin cos
2 22 2
xy xx yy rxy yy xxxy yy xx rr
+− =− + =+ + =
(4.2.17)
then leads to the equations given above, Eqns. 4.2.4.
The Stress – Stress Function Relations
The stresses in polar coordina tes are related to the stresses in Cartesian coordinates
through the stress transformation equations (t his time a positive rotation; compare with
Eqns. 4.2.13 and Fig. 4.2.2)
() θσσσθθσθσθσθσσθσθσθσσ
θθθ
2cos cos sin2sin cos sin2sin sin cos
2 22 2
xy xx yy rxy yy xxxy yy xx rr
+− =− + =+ + =
(4.2.18)
Using the Cartesian stress – stress function relations 3.2.1, one has
θφθφθφσ 2sin sin cos2
2
22
2
22
yx x yrr∂∂∂−∂∂+∂∂= (4.2.19)
and similarly for θθθσσr, . Using 4.2.11-12 then leads to 4.2.6.
Section 4.2
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 65
The Compatibility Relation
Beginning with the Cartesian relation 1.3.1, each term can be transformed using 4.2.11-12
and the strain transformation relations, for example
() θεθεθεθθθθθ θε
θ θθ 2sin sin cos1 12sin1 1sin cos
2 22
2 22
22
22
2
22
r rrxx
rr r rrr r x
− +×⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂∂−∂∂+⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂+∂∂=∂∂
(4.2.20)
After some lengthy calculati ons, one arrives at 4.2.8.
Section 4.3
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 664.3 Plane Axisymmetric Problems
In this section are considered plane axisymmetric problems . These are problems in
which both the geometry and loading are axisymmetric.
4.3.1 Plane Axisymmetric Problems
Some three dimensional (not necessarily plane) examples of axisymmetric problems
would be the thick-walled (hollow) cylinder und er internal pressure, a disk rotating about
its axis
1, and the two examples shown in Fig. 4.3.1; the first is a complex component
loaded in a complex way, but exhibits axisym metry in both geometry and loading; the
second is a sphere loaded by con centrated forces along a diameter.
Figure 4.3.1: axisymmetric problems
A two-dimensional (plane) example would be one plane of the thick-walled cylinder
under internal pressure, illustrated in Fig. 4.3.22.
Figure 4.3.2: a cross section of an internally pressurised cylinder
It should be noted that many problems i nvolve axisymmetric geometries but non-
axisymmetric loadings, and vice versa . These problems are not axisymmetric. An
example is shown in Fig. 4.3.3 (the problem involves a plane axisymmetric geometry).
1 the rotation induces a stress in the disk
2 the rest of the cylinder is coming out of, and into, the page
Section 4.3
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 67
Figure 4.3.3: An axially symme tric geometry but with a non-axisymmetric loading
The important characteristic of these axisymmetr ic problems is that all quantities, be they
stress, displacement, strain, or anythi ng else associated with the problem, must be
independent of the circumferential variable θ. As a consequence, any term in the
differential equations of §4.2 involving the derivatives 2 2/,/ θ θ ∂∂∂∂ , etc. can be
immediately set to zero.
4.3.2 Governing Equations for Plane Axisymmetric Problems
The two-dimensional strain-displacement relations are given by Eqns. 4.2.4 and these
simplify in the axisymmetric case to
⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛−∂∂==∂∂=
ru
rururu
rrr
rr
θ θ
θθθ
εεε
21 (4.3.1)
Here, it will be assumed that the displacement 0 =θu . Cases where 0 ≠θu but where the
stresses and strains ar e still independent of θ are termed quasi-axisymmetric problems ;
these will be examined in a later section. Then 4.3.1 reduces to
0 , , = =∂∂=θ θθ ε ε εrr r
rrru
ru (4.3.2)
It follows from Hooke’s law that 0 =θσr . The non-zero stresses are illustrated in Fig.
4.3.4.
axisymmetric plane
representative of
feature
Section 4.3
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 68
Figure 4.3.4: stress components in plane axisymmetric problems
4.3.3 Plane Stress and Plane Strain
Two cases arise with plane axisymmetric problems: in the plane stress problem, the
feature is very thin and unloaded on its larg er free-surfaces, for example a thin disk under
external pressure, as shown in Fig. 4.3. 5. Only two stress components remain, and
Hooke’s law 4.2.5a reads
[]
[]rrrr rr
EE
νσ σ ενσ σ ε
θθ θθθθ
− =− =
11
or []
[]rrrr rr
EE
νε ενσνε ενσ
θθ θθθθ
+−=+−=
22
11 (4.3.3)
with () 0 , = = +−=θ θθ ε ε σ σνεz zr rr zzE and 0=zzσ .
Figure 4.3.5: plane stress axisymmetric problem
In the plane strain case, the strains θεεz zz, and zrε are zero. This will occur, for
example, in a hollow cylinder under internal pressure, with the ends fixed between
immovable platens, Fig. 4.3.6.
Figure 4.3.6: plane strain axisymmetric problem
rrσ
rrσθθσ
θθσ
Section 4.3
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 69Hooke’s law 4.2.5b reads
[]
[]rrrr rr
EE
νσ σννενσ σννε
θθ θθθθ
− −+=− −+=
) 1(1) 1(1
or () ( )() []
() ( )() []θθ θθθθ
εν νεν νσεν νεν νσ
−+− +=−+− +=
121 1121 1
rrrr rr
EE
(4.3.4)
with ()θθσ σν σ + =rr zz .
Shown in Fig. 4.3.7 are the stresses acti ng in the axisymmetr ic plane body (with zzσ zero
in the plane stress case).
Figure 4.3.7: stress components in plane axisymmetric problems
4.3.4 Solution of Plane Axisymmetric Problems
The equations governing the plane axisym metric problem are the equations of
equilibrium 4.2.3 which reduce to the single equation
() 01= − +∂∂
θθσ σσ
rrrr
r r, (4.3.5)
the strain-displacement relations 4.3.2 and the stress-strain law 4.3.3-4.
Taking the plane stress case, substituting 4. 3.2 into the second of 4.3.3 and then
substituting the result into 4.3.5 leads to (with a similar result for plane strain)
01 1
2 22
= − + ur drdu
r drud (4.3.6)
This is Navier’s equation for plane axisymmetry. It is an “Euler-type” ordinary differential equation which can be solved exac tly to get (see Appendi x to this section,
§4.3.8)
rCrCu1
2 1+ = (4.3.7)
rrσrrσzzσ
zzσθθσθθσ
Section 4.3
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 70With the displacement known, the stresses a nd strains can be evaluated, and the full
solution is
2 2 1 2 2 12 2 1 2 2 12 1
1
1 1,1
1 11,11
rCECE
rCECErC C
rC CrCrCu
rrrr
ν νσν νσε ε
θθθθ
++−=+−−=+ = − =+ =
(4.3.8)
For problems involving stress boundary conditions, it is best to have simpler expressions
for the stress so, introducing new constants ( )ν+ −= 1/2EC A and ()ν− = 12/1ECC , the
solution can be re-written as
() () () ()
() ()rEC
r EAuEC
EC
r EA
EC
r EACrA CrA
zz rrrr
ν ννεν νεν νεσ σ
θθθθ
−++−=−=−++−=−+++=+ −= + +=
121 14,121 1,121 121,21
2 22 2
(4.3.9)
Plane stress axisymmetric solution
Similarly, the plane strain solution turns out to be again 4.3.8a-b only the stresses are now
{▲Problem 1}
() ( )()() ( )()⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡+ −+− +=⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡+ −−− +=1 2 2 1 2 212121 1,12121 1CrCECrCE
rr νν νσ νν νσθθ
(4.3.10)
Then, with ()ν+ −= 1/2EC A and ( )( )ν ν 21 12/1 − + =ECC , the solution can be written
as
() ()
()⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡− + −+=⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡− + −+=⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡− + ++== + −= + +=
CrrAEuCrAECrAEC CrA CrA
rrzz rr
ννννε ννεν σ σ σ
θθθθ
2121 12121 1, 2121 14 ,21,21
2 22 2
(4.3.11)
Plane strain axisymmetric solution
The solutions 4.3.9, 4.3.11 involve two consta nts. When there is a solid body with one
boundary, A must be zero in order to ensure finite-valued stresses and strains; C can be
determined from the boundary condition. When there are two boundaries, both A and C
are determined from the boundary conditions.
Section 4.3
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 714.3.5 Example: Expansion of a thick circular cylinder under
internal pressure
Consider the problem of Fig. 4.3.8. The two unknown constants A and C are obtained
from the boundary conditions
0)()(
=−=
bp a
rrrr
σσ (4.3.12)
which lead to
0 2 )( , 2 )(2 2= + = −= + = CbAb p CaAarr rr σ σ (4.3.13)
so that
()θθ θθ σ σν σ σ σ + =−++=−−−=rr zz rrabrbpabrbp ,1 /1 /,1 /1 /
2 22 2
2 22 2
(4.3.14)
Cylinder under Internal Pressure
Figure 4.3.8: an internally pressurised cylinder
The stresses through the thickness of the cylin der walls are shown in Fig. 4.3.9a. The
maximum principal stress is the θθσ stress and this attains a ma ximum at the inner face.
For this reason, internally pressurized vessels often fail there first, with microcracks
perpendicular to the inner edge been driven by the tangential stress, as illustrated in Fig.
4.3.9b.
Note that by setting
tab += and taking the wall thickness to be very small, a tt <<2,,
and letting ra=, the solution 4.3.14 reduces to:
trptrp pzz rr ν σ σ σθθ = += −= , , (4.3.15)
which is equivalent to the thin-walled pressure-vessel solution, Part I, §4.5.2 (if 2/1=ν ,
i.e. incompressible).
r
•
ba
Section 4.3
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 72
Figure 4.3.9: (a) stresses in the thick-walled cylinder, (b) microcracks driven by
tangential stress
Generalised Plane Strain Solution
Another useful solution is that for a cylinder wh ich is free to expand in the axial direction.
In this case,
zzε is not forced to zero as in plane st rain, but allowed to be a constant along
the length of the cylinder. The zzσ stress is zero, as in plane stress. This situation is
called generalized plane strain .
Returning to the full three-dimensional stress -strain equations (Part I, Eqns. 4.2.9), set
zz zzε ε= , a constant, and 0= =yz xzε ε . Re-labelling zyx,, with zr,,θ, and again with
0=θσr , one has
() []
() []
() [] 0 ) 1()21)( 1() 1()21)( 1() 1()21)( 1(
= + + −− +=+ + −− +=+ + −− +=
θθθθ θθθθ
ε εν ενν νσε εν ενν νσε εν ενν νσ
rr zz zzzz rrzz rr rr
EEE
(4.3.16)
Substituting the strain-displacement relations 4.3.2 into 4.3.16a-b leads to
()
()zzr rzzr r
rr
ru
ruru
ru
εβαν α β σεβαν β α σ
θθ + + +∂∂=+ + +∂∂=
(4.3.17)
where rrσr
br= ar=zzσθθσ
p−1 /2
2 2−abp1 /1 /
2 22 2
−+
ababp
)a() b(θθσ
Section 4.3
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 73)21)( 1(,)21)( 1() 1(
ν ννβν ννα− +=− +−=E E (4.3.18)
Substituting 4.3.16 into the axisymmetric equi librium equation 4.3.5 again leads to the
differential equation 4.3.6. The solution for displacement and strain is thus again 4.3.8a-
b. The constant axial strain is obtained from 4.3.16c and is ()ν ν ε − −= 1/ 21Czz . The
axial displacement is then zz zz u ε= (to within a constant). The stresses are again given
by the plane strain relations 4.3. 10 only with the additional term
( )( )ν ν ν 21 1/ 22
12− − − CE . As for plane strain, let ( )ν+ −= 1/2EC A and
() ( )ν ν 21 12/1 − + =ECC , and the full solution is
() ()
()⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡− + −+=⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡− + −+=⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡− + ++=−− + −=−− + +=
CrrAEuC
rAEC
rAEC C
rA C C
rA
rrrr
ννννε ννεννσννσ
θθθθ
2121 12121 1, 2121 11421,1421
2 22
22
2
(4.3.19)
Generalised plane strain axisymmetric solution
A Transversely isotropic Cylinder
Consider now a transversely isotropic cylinder. The strain-displacement relations 4.3.2 and the equilibrium equation 4.3.5 are applicab le to any type of ma terial. The stress-
strain law can be expressed as (see Part I, Eqn. 6.2.14)
zz rr zzzz rrzz rr rr
C C CC C CC C C
ε ε ε σε ε ε σε ε ε σ
θθθθ θθθθ
33 13 1313 11 1213 12 11
+ + =+ + =+ + =
(4.3.20)
Here, take zz zzε ε= , a constant. Then, using the strain-displacement relations and the
equilibrium equation, one again arrives at the differential equation 4.3.6 so the solution
for displacement and strain is again 4.3.8a-b. With ( )11 12 2/ C C CA − = and
()12 11 12/ C C CC + = , the stresses can be expressed as
zz zzzzzz rr
CC CCCCCrACCrA
ε σε σε σ
θθ
33
12 111313 213 2
42121
++=+ + −=+ + +=
(4.3.21)
The plane strain solution then follows from 0=zzε and the generalized plane strain
solution from 0=zzσ . These solutions reduce to 4.3.11, 4.3.19 in the isotropic case.
Section 4.3
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 74
4.3.6 Stress Function Solution
An alternative solution procedure for axis ymmetric problems is the stress function
approach. To this end, first specialise equations 4.2.6 to the axisymmetric case:
0 , ,1
22
=∂∂=∂∂=θ θθ σφσφσr rrr rr (4.3.22)
One can check that these equations satisfy the axisymmetric equilibrium equation 4.3.4.
The biharmonic equation in polar coordinates is given by Eqn. 4.2.7. Specialising this to
the axisymmetric case, that is, setting
0 /=∂∂θ , leads to
01 1 1
22
222
22
=⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂
⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂=⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂
rr r rr r rr rφ φφ (4.3.23)
or
01 1 2
3 22
2 33
44
= + − +drd
r drd
r drd
r drd φ φ φ φ (4.3.24)
Alternatively, one could have started with the compatibility relation 4.2.8, specialised that
to the axisymmetric case:
02 1
22
=∂∂+∂∂−∂∂
rr rr rrr θθ θθ ε ε ε (4.3.25)
and then combine with Hooke’s law 4.3.3 or 4.3.4, and 4.3.22, to again get 4.3.24. Eqn. 4.3.24 is an Euler-type ODE and has solu tion (see Appendix to this section, §4.3.8)
D Crr BrrA + + + =
2 2ln ln φ (4.3.26)
The stresses then follow from 4.3.22:
()
() C r BrAC r BrA
rr
2 ln232 ln21
22
+ + + −=+ + + +=
θθσσ
(4.3.27)
The strains are obtained from the stress-strain relations. For plane strain, one has, from
4.3.4,
Section 4.3
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 75() [] ()
() [] ()
⎭⎬⎫
⎩⎨⎧− + − + − + −+=⎭⎬⎫
⎩⎨⎧− + − + − + ++= ν ν ννεν ν ννε
θθ 212 ln212 431212 ln212 411
22
C r BrA
EC r BrA
Err
(4.3.28)
Comparing these with the strain-displacement relations 4.3.2, and integrating rrε, one has
() [] ()
() [] ()
⎭⎬⎫
⎩⎨⎧− + − ++ +−+= =+
⎭⎬⎫
⎩⎨⎧− + − +− +−+= =∫
r C r BrrA
Er uF r C r BrrA
Edr u
rrr r
ν ννεν ννε
θθ 212 ln21211212 ln21211
(4.3.27)
To ensure that one has a unique displacement ru, one must have 0=B and the constant
of integration 0=F , and so one again has the solution 4.3.113.
4.3.7 Problems
1. Derive the solution equations 4.3.11 for axisymmetric plane strain.
2. A cylindrical rock specimen is subjected to a pressure p over its cylindrical face and is
constrained in the axial direc tion. What are the stresses, including the axial stress, in
the specimen? What are the displacements?
3. A long hollow tube is subject ed to internal pressure ip and external pressures op and
constrained in the axial direction. What is the stress state in the walls of the tube?
What if p p po i = = ?
4. A long mine tunnel of radius a is cut in deep rock. Before the mine is constructed the
rock is under a uniform pressure p. Considering the rock to be an infinite,
homogeneous elastic medium with elastic constants E and ν, determine the radial
displacement at the surface of the tunnel due to the excav ation. What radial stress
P arr −=)(σ should be applied to the wall of the tunnel to prevent any such
displacement?
5.
A long hollow elastic tube is fitted to an i nner rigid (immovable) shaft. The tube is
perfectly bonded to the shaft. An external pressure p is applied to the tube. What are
the stresses and stra ins in the tube?
3 the biharmonic equation was derived using the expression for compatibility of strains (4.3.23 being the
axisymmetric version). In simply connected domains, i.e. bodies without holes, compatibility is assured
(and indeed A and B must be zero in 4.3.26 to ensure finite strains). In multiply connected domains,
however, for example the hollow cylinder, the compatibility conditio n is necessary but not sufficient to
ensure compatible strains (see, fo r example, Shames and Cozzarelli (1997)), and th is is why compatibility
of strains must be explicitly enforced as in 4.3.25
Section 4.3
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 766. Repeat Problem 3 for the case when the tube is free to expand in the axial direction.
How much does the tube expand in the axial direction (take 0=zu at 0=z )?
4.3.8 Appendix
Solution to Eqn. 4.3.6
The differential equation 4.3.6 can be solved by a change of variable ter=, so that
drdt
rtr ert= = =1, log, (4.3.28)
and, using the chain rule,
dtdu
r dtud
r drtd
dtdu
drdt
drdt
dtud
drdt
dtdu
drd
druddtdu
r drdt
dtdu
drdu
2 22
2 22
22
221 11
− = + =⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛== =
(4.3.29)
The differential equation becomes
022
=−udtud (4.3.30)
which is an ordinary differential equati on with constant coefficients. With teuλ= , one
has the characteristic equation 0 12=−λ and hence the solution
rCrCeC eCut t
1
2 12 1
+ =+ =− +
(4.3.31)
Solution to Eqn. 4.3.24
The solution procedure for 4.3.24 is similar to that given above for 4.3.6. Using the
substitution ter= leads to the differential equation with constant coefficients
0 4 422
33
44
= + −dtd
dtd
dtd φ φ φ (4.3.32)
which, with teλφ= , has the characteristic equation ( )0 22 2= −λλ . This gives the
repeated roots solution
D Ce Bte Att t+ + + =2 2φ (4.3.33)
and hence 4.3.24.
Section 4.4
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 774.4 Rotating Discs
4.4.1 The Rotating Disc
Consider a thin disc rotating w ith constant angular velocity ω, Fig. 4.4.1. Material
particles are subjected to a centripetal acceleration 2ωr ar−= . The subscript r indicates
an acceleration in the radial di rection and the minus sign indi cates that the particles are
accelerating towards the centre of the disc.
Figure 4.4.1: the rotating disc
The accelerations lead to an in ertial force (per unit volume) 2ωρr Fa−= which in turn
leads to stresses in the disc. Th e inertial force is an axisymmetric “loading” and so this is
an axisymmetric problem. The axisymmetric equation of equilibrium is given by 4.3.5. Adding in the acceleration term gives the corresponding equation of motion:
()2 1ωρσσσ
θθ rr rrrrr−=−+∂∂, (4.4.1)
This equation can be expressed as
() 01=+−+∂∂
r rrrrbr rθθσσσ, (4.4.2)
where 2ωρr br= . Thus the dynamic rotating disc pr oblem has been converted into an
equivalent static problem of a disc subject ed to a known body force. Note that, in a
general dynamic problem, and unlike here, one does not know what the accelerations are
– they have to be found as pa rt of the solution procedure.
Using the strain-displacement relations 4.3.2 and the plane stress Hooke’s law 4.3.3 then
leads to the differential equation
22
2 221 1 1ωρνrEur drdu
r drud −−=−+ (4.4.3)
This is Eqn. 4.3.6 with a non-homogeneous term . The solution is derived in the
Appendix to this section, §4.4.3: ω•2ωr
Section 4.4
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 782 32
2 11
811ωρνrE rCrCu−−+= (4.4.4)
As in §4.3.4, let ()ν+−= 1/2EC A and ()ν− = 12/1ECC , and the full general solution is,
using 4.3.2 and 4.3.3, { ▲Problem 1}
()
()
() ()()
() ()()
() ()()⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡−−−++−=⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡−−−++−=⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡−−−+++=+−+−=+−++=
32 222 2
222 2
222
222
2
18112 1118112 1118312 1131812138121
r CrrA
Eur C
rA
Er C
rA
Er CrAr C
rA
rrrr
ρων ν νρων ν ν ερων ν ν ερων σρων σ
θθθθ
(4.4.5)
which reduce to 4.3.9 when 0=ω .
A Solid Disc
For a solid disc, A in 4.4.5 must be zero to ensure finite stresses and strains at 0=r . C is
then obtained from the boundary condition 0)(=brrσ , where b is the disc radius:
()223161,0 b C A ρων+= = (4.4.6)
The stresses and displacements are
[]
⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡
++−−+=⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡
++−+=−+=
2 2 22 2 22 2 2
31 1
83)(331
83)(83)(
r brErur b rr b rrr
νν νρωνννρωνσρωνσ
θθ (4.4.7)
Note that the displacement is zero at the disc centre, as it must be, but the strains (and
hence stresses) do not have to be, and are not, zero there.
Dimensionless stress and displacement are plotted in Fig. 4.4.2 for the case of 3.0=ν .
The maximum stress occurs at 0=r , where
22
83)0( )0( brr ρωνσσθθ+== (4.4.8)
Section 4.4
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 79The disc expands by an amount
32
41)( bEbu ρων−= (4.4.9)
Figure 4.4.2: stresses and displacements in the solid rotating disc
A Hollow Disc
The boundary conditions for the hollow disc are
0)( ,0)( = = b arr rr σ σ (4.4.10)
where a and b are the inner and outer radii respectiv ely. It follows from 4.4.5 that
() ()()2 2 2 2223161, 381b a C ba A + += +−= ρων ρων (4.4.11)
and the stresses and displacement are
⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡
−++++−+−+=⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡+++−++=⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡−−++=
222
2 2 2 2222
2 2 2 2222
2 2 2 2
11
31 1
83)(331
83)(83)(
rbar b arErurbar b a rrbar b a rrr
νν
νν νρωνννρωνσρωνσ
θθ (4.4.12) 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 100.10.20.30.40.50.60.70.80.91
br/()σρων2238
b+
() ()ubE
321 38
ρωνν−+
uθθσ
rrσ
Section 4.4
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 80
which reduce to 4.4.7 when 0=a .
Dimensionless stress and displacement are plotted in Fig. 4.4.3 for the case of 3.0=ν
and 2.0 /=ba . The maximum stress occurs at the inner surface, where
()⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡
+−++=2 22/31143)0( ba bννρωνσθθ (4.4.13)
which is approximately twice the solid-disc maximum stress.
Figure 4.4.3: stresses and displacements in the hollow rotating disc
4.4.2 Problems
1.
Derive the full solution equations 4.4.5 for the thin rotating disc, from the
displacement solution 4.4.4.
4.4.3 Appendix: Solution to Eqn. 4.4.3
As in §4.3.8, transform Eqn. 4.4.3 using ter= into
2 32
221ωρνteEudtud −−=− (4.4.14)
0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5
br/()σρων2238
b+
() ()ubE
321 38
ρωνν−+
u
rrσθθσ
Section 4.4
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 81The homogeneous solution is given by 4.3.31. Assume a particular solution of the form
t
pAe u3= which, from 4.4.14, gives
t
p eEu3221
81ρων−−= (4.4.15)
Adding together the homogeneous and particular solutions and transforming back to r’s
then gives 4.4.4.
Section 6.1
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 1206.1 Plate Theory
6.1.1 Plates
A plate is a flat structural element for which the thickness is small compared with the
surface dimensions. The thickness is usually constant but may be variable and is measured normal to the middle surface of the plate, Fig. 6.1.1
Fig. 6.1.1: A plate
6.1.2 Plate Theory
Plates subjected only to in-p lane loading can be solved using two-dimensional plane
stress theory
1. On the other hand, plate theory is concerned mainly with lateral loading .
One of the differences between plane stress and pl ate theory is that in the plate theory the
stress components are allowed to vary through the thickness of the plate, so that there can
be bending moments, Fig. 6.1.2.
Fig. 6.1.2: Stress distribution through the th ickness of a plate and resultant bending
moment
Plate Theory and Beam Theory
Plate theory is an approximate theory; assumptions are made and the general three dimensional equations of elasticity are reduced. It is very like the beam theory – only
1 although if the in-plane loads are compressive an d sufficiently large, they can buckle (see §6.7) middle surface of plate lateral load
M
Section 6.1
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 121with an extra dimension. It turns out to be an accurate theory provided the plate is
relatively thin (as in the beam theory) but also that the deflections are small relative to the
thickness . This last point will be discussed further in §6.10.
Things are more complicated for plates than for the beams. For one, the plate not only bends, but torsion may occur (it can twist), as shown in Fig. 6.1.3
Fig. 6.1.3: torsion of a plate
Assumptions of Plate Theory
Let the plate mid-surface lie in the yx− plane and the z – axis be along the thickness
direction, forming a right handed set, Fig. 6.1.4.
Fig. 6.1.4: Cartesian axes
The stress components acting on a typical element of the plate are shown in Fig. 6.1.5.
Fig. 6.1.5: stresses acting on a material element
y
xxxσyyσ
xyσzxσyzσz
zzσxyz
Section 6.1
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 122
The following assumptions are made:
(i) The mid-plane is a “neutral plane”
The middle plane of the plate remains free of in -plane stress/strain. Bending of the plate
will cause material above and below this mid-plane to deform in-plane. The mid-plane plays the same role in plate theory as the neutral axis does in the beam theory.
(ii) Line elements remain normal to the mid-plane
Line elements lying perpendicular to the mi ddle surface of the plate remain perpendicular
to the middle surface during deformation, Fig. 6. 1.6; this is similar the “plane sections
remain plane” assumption of the beam theory.
Fig. 6.1.6: deformed line elements remain perpendicular to the mid-plane
(iii) Vertical strain is ignored
Line elements lying perpendicular to th e mid-surface do not change length during
deformation, so that
0=zzε throughout the plate. Again, this is similar to an assumption
of the beam theory.
These three assumptions are the basis of the Classical Plate Theory or the Kirchhoff
Plate Theory . The second assumption can be relaxed to develop a more exact theory (see
§6.10).
6.1.3 Notation and Stress Resultants
The stress resultants are obtained by integrating the stresses through the thickness of the
plate. In general there will be moments
M: 2 bending moments and 1 twisting moment
out-of-plane forces V: 2 shearing forces
in-plane forces N: 2 normal forces and 1 shear force
undeformed
line element remains
perpendicular to mid-surface
Section 6.1
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 123They are defined as follows:
In-plane normal forces a nd bending moments, Fig. 6.1.7:
∫ ∫∫ ∫
+
−+
−+
−+
−
−= −== =
2/
2/2/
2/2/
2/2/
2/
,,
h
hyy yh
hxx xh
hyy yh
hxx x
dzz M dzz Mdz N dz N
σ σσ σ
(6.1.1)
Fig. 6.1.7: in-plane normal forces and bending moments
In-plane shear force and twisting moment, Fig. 6.1.8:
∫ ∫+
−+
−= =2/
2/2/
2/,h
hxy xyh
hxy xy dzz M dz N σ σ (6.1.2)
Fig. 6.1.8: in-plane shear force and twisting moment
Out-of-plane shearing forces, Fig. 6.1.9:
∫ ∫+
−+
−−= −=2/
2/2/
2/,h
hyz yh
hzx x dz V dz V σ σ (6.1.3)
y
xxNyN
xMyM
xxσyyσ
y
xxyNxyM
xyσ
xyσ
xyNxyM
Section 6.1
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 124
Fig. 6.1.9: out of plane shearing forces
Note that the above “forces” and “mom ents” are actually forces and moments per unit
length . This allows one to have moments varyin g across any section – unlike in the beam
theory, where the moments are for the complete beam cross-section. If one considers an
element with dimensions xΔ and yΔ, the actual moments acting on the element are
y Mx Mx My Mxy xy y x ΔΔΔΔ , , , (6.1.4)
and the forces acting on the element are
y Nx NxNyNxVyVxy xy y x y x ΔΔΔΔΔΔ , , , , , (6.1.5)
The in-plane forces, which are analogous to the axial forces of the beam theory, do not
play a role in most of what follows. They ar e useful in the analysis of buckling of plates
and it is necessary to consider them in more exact theories of plate bending (see later).
y
xyVzxσyzσ
yzσ
zxσ
xV
Section 6.2
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 1256.2 The Moment-Curvature Equations
6.2.1 From Beam Theory to Plate Theory
In the beam theory, based on the assumptions of plane sections remaining plane and that
one can neglect the transverse strain, the strain varies linea rly through the thickness. In
the notation of the beam, with y positive up, Ry
xx /−=ε , where R is the radius of
curvature , R positive when the beam bends “up” (see Part I, Eqn. 4.6.16). In terms of the
curvature R xv /1 /2 2=∂∂ , where v is the deflection (see Part I, Eqn. 4.6.35), one has
22
xvyxx∂∂−=ε (6.2.1)
The beam theory assumptions are essentially the same for the plate, leading to strains
which are proportional to distance from the neutral (mid-plane) surface, z, and expressions
similar to 6.2.1. This leads again to linearly varying stresses xxσ and yyσ (zzσ is also
taken to be zero, as in the beam theory).
6.2.2 Curvature and Twist
The plate is initially undeformed and fl at with the mid-surface lying in the yx− plane.
When deformed, the mid-su rface occupies the surface ) ,(yxww= and w is the elevation
above the yx− plane, Fig. 6.2.1.
Fig. 6.2.1: Deformed Plate
The slopes of the plate along the x and y directions are xw∂∂/ and yw∂∂/.
Curvature
Recall from Part I, §4.6.10, that the curvature in the x direction, xκ, is the rate of change
of the slope angle ψ with respect to arc length s, Fig. 6.2.2, ds dx /ψκ= . One finds that xy•
•initial
position w
Section 6.2
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 126
()[]2/322 2
/ 1/
xx
x
∂∂+∂∂=
ωωκ (6.2.2)
Also, the radius of curvature xR, Fig. 6.2.2, is the reci procal of the curvature, x xRκ/1= .
Fig. 6.2.2: Angle and arc-length used in the definition of curvature
As with the beam, when the slope is small , one can take xw∂∂=≈ / tanψψ and
x ds d ∂∂≈ / /ψψ and Eqn. 6.2.2 reduces to (and si milarly for the curvature in the y
direction)
22
221,1
yw
R xw
Ryy
xx∂∂==∂∂== κ κ (6.2.3)
This important assumption of small curvature, or equivalently of assuming that the slope
1 /<<∂∂ xω , means that the theory to be developed will be valid when the deflections are
small compared to the overall dimensions of the plate.
The curvatures 6.2.3 can be interpreted as in Fig. 6.2.3, as the unit increase in slope along
the x and y directions.
Figure 6.2.3: Physical mean ing of the curvatures
yw
x
yAB
C D
ABy∂∂ωyy yΔ∂∂+∂∂
22ωω
Ax∂∂ωxx xΔ∂∂+∂∂
22ωω
xCwwyΔxΔψ
xws
•xR
Section 6.2
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 127Twist
Not only does a plate curve up or down, it can also twist (see Fig. 6.1.3). The twist is
defined analogously to the curvature and is denoted by xyT/1:
yxw
Txy∂∂∂=21 (6.2.4)
The physical meaning of the twist is illustrated in Fig. 6.2.4.
Figure 6.2.4: Physical me aning of the twist
Principal Curvatures
Consider the two Cartesian coordinate sy stems shown in Fig. 6.2.5, the second ( nt−)
obtained from the first ( yx−) by a positive rotation θ. The partial derivatives arising in
the curvature expressions can be expressed in terms of derivatives with respect to t and n
as follows: with ()yxww ,= , an increment in w is
yywxxww Δ∂∂+Δ∂∂=Δ (6.2.5)
Also, referring to Fig. 6.2.5, with 0=Δn ,
θ θ sin , cos t y t x Δ=Δ Δ=Δ (6.2.6)
Thus
θ θ sin cosyw
xw
tw
∂∂+∂∂=∂∂ (6.2.7)
yw
xAB
C D
xyx yΔ∂∂∂+∂∂ωω2yyx xΔ∂∂∂+∂∂ωω2
yAB
Ax∂∂ω
xD
C
y∂∂ωCBD ww
Section 6.2
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 128Similarly, for an increment nΔ, one finds that
θ θ cos sinyw
xw
nw
∂∂+∂∂−=∂∂ (6.2.8)
Equations 6.2.7-8 can be inverted to get the inverse relations
θ θθ θ
cos sinsin cos
nw
tw
ywnw
tw
xw
∂∂+∂∂=∂∂∂∂−∂∂=∂∂
(6.2.9)
Figure 6.2.5: Two different Cart esian coordinate systems
The relationship between second derivatives can be found in the same way. For example,
ntw
nw
twnw
tw
n t xw
∂∂∂−∂∂+∂∂=⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂−∂∂⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂−∂∂=∂∂
2
22
2
22
222
2sin sin cossin cos sin cos
θ θ θθ θ θθ
(6.2.10)
In summary, one has
nt t n yxwnt n t ywnt n t xw
∂∂∂+⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂−∂∂−=∂∂∂∂∂∂+∂∂+∂∂=∂∂∂∂∂−∂∂+∂∂=∂∂
ωθωωθθωθωθωθωθωθωθ
2
22
22 22
22
2
22
2
222
22
2
22
2
22
2cos cos sin2sin cos sin2sin sin cos
(6.2.11)
and the inverse relations xn y
t
θ
xΔyΔtΔ
o
Section 6.2
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 129yx x y ntwyx y x nwyx y x tw
∂∂∂+⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂−
∂∂=∂∂∂∂∂∂−
∂∂+
∂∂=
∂∂∂∂∂+
∂∂+
∂∂=
∂∂
ωθωωθθωθωθωθωθωθωθ
2
22
22 22
22
2
22
2
222
22
2
22
2
22
2cos cos sin2sin cos sin2sin sin cos
(6.2.12)
or1
xy x y tnxy y x nxy y x t
T R R TT R R RT R R R
12cos1 1cos sin112sin1cos1sin112sin1sin1cos1
2 22 2
θ θθθ θ θθ θ θ
+⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
− =− + =+ + =
(6.2.13)
These are the same as the transformation equatio ns for stress and stra in and there will be
some angle θ for which the twist is zero; at this an gle, one of the curvatures will be the
minimum and one will be the maximum at that point in the plate. These are called the
principal curvatures . Similarly, just as the sum of the normal stresses is an invariant,
the sum of the curvatures is an invariant2:
n t y x R R R R1 1 1 1+=+ (6.2.14)
If the principal curvatures are equal, the curvat ures are the same at all angles, the twist is
always zero and so the plate deforms locally into the surface of a sphere.
6.2.3 Strains in a Plate
The strains arising in a plate are next examine d. Consider a line element parallel to the
y
axis, of length xΔ. Let the element displace as shown in Fig. 6.2.6. Whereas w was used
in the previous section on curvatures to denote displacement of the mid-surface, here, for
the moment, let ),,( zyxw be the general vertical displacemen t of any particle in the plate.
Let u and v be the corresponding displacements in the x and y directions. Denote the
original and deformed length of the element by dS and ds respectively.
The unit change in length of the el ement is, using Pythagoras’ theorem3,
1 these equations are valid for any co ntinuous surface; Eqns. 6.2.12 are restricted to nearly-flat surfaces.
2 this is known as Euler’s theorem for curvatures
3 multiplying this expression by () dS dS ds 2/+ gives the Green-Lagrange strain xxE
Section 6.2
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 1301 12 2 2
−⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+=−′′
=−=yw
yv
yu
pqpq qp
dSdSds
xxε (6.2.15)
Figure 6.2.6: deformation of a material fibre in the x direction
In the plate theory, it will be a ssumed that the displacement gradients
zw
yv
xv
yu
xu
∂∂
∂∂
∂∂
∂∂
∂∂, , , ,
are small, of order 1ε<< say, so that squares and pr oducts of these terms may be
neglected.
However, the squares and products of the slopes,
yw
xw
yw
xw
∂∂
∂∂
⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂, ,2 2
might be significant (of the same order as the displacement gradients, ε) if there are
moderate rotations of the plate.
Eqn. 6.2.15 now reduces to
1 212
−⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂+=xz
xu
xxε (6.2.16)
With 2/ 1 1 x x+≈+ for 1<<x , one has (and similarly for the other normal strains)
•p′•
xxuxuΔ∂∂+)(xxwΔ∂∂
xΔ• •p q
()yuq′
•q′′
()ywxxwxwΔ∂∂+)(
mid-surface
Section 6.2
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 131zwyw
yvxw
xu
zzyyxx
∂∂=⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂=⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂=
εεε
22
2121
(6.2.17)
Consider next the angle change for line elemen ts initially lying parallel to the axes, Fig.
6.2.7. Let θ be the angle qpr′′′∠ , so that θπγ−= 2/ is the change in the initial right
angle rpq∠ .
Figure 6.2.7: the deformation of Fig. 6.2.6, showing shear strains
Taking the dot product of the of the vector elements qp′′ and rp′′:
rpqprpqq rrqq rrqp
′′′′′′′′′′′+′′′′′′′′′′+′′′′′′
=θcos (6.2.18)
With displacement gradients of order 1ε<<, take
z rp rp rpx qp qp qp
Δ=′′′′=′′′=′′Δ=′′′=′′′=′′
so
zv
xv
xw
zu
zxzxxwzzvxxvzzux
∂∂
∂∂+∂∂+∂∂=ΔΔΔ⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛Δ∂∂+⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛Δ∂∂⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛Δ∂∂+⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛Δ∂∂Δ
=θcos (6.2.19)
p′ ••p qq′••r
s
xΔ•••
xxuxΔ∂∂+ΔxxwΔ∂∂zzvΔ∂∂
r′
zΔ•••zzuΔ∂∂
xxvΔ∂∂r′′
q′′
q′′′r′′′zzwzΔ∂∂+Δ
θ
Section 6.2
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 132For small γ, θγγ cos sin=≈ , so (and similarly for the other shear strains)
⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂=⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂=⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂
∂∂+∂∂+∂∂=
yw
zvxw
zuyw
xw
xv
yu
yzxzxy
212121
εεε
(6.2.20)
The normal strains 6.2.17 and the shear strain s 6.2.20 are non-linear. They are the starting
point for the various different plate theories.
Von Kármán Strains
Introduce now the assumptions of the classica l plate theory. The assumption that line
elements normal to the mid-plane re main inextensible implies that
0=∂∂=zw
zzε (6.2.21)
This implies that ()yxww ,= so that all particles at a given ()yx, through the thickness of
the plate experinece the same vertical displa cement. The assumption that line elements
perpendicular to the mid-plane remain norma l to the mid-plane after deformation then
implies that 0 ==yz xzεε .
The strains now read
002102121
22
==⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂
∂∂+∂∂+∂∂==⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂=⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂=
yzxzxyzzyyxx
yw
xw
xv
yuyw
yvxw
xu
εεεεεε
(6.2.22)
These are known as the Von Kármán strains .
Membrane Strains and Bending Strains
Since 0=xzε and ),(yxww= , one has from 6.2.20,
Section 6.2
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 133),( ),,(0yxuxwz zyxuxw
zu+∂∂−= →∂∂−=∂∂ (6.2.23)
It can be seen that the function ) ,(0yxu is the displacement in the mid-plane. In terms of
the mid-surface displacements 0 0 0,,wvu , then,
00
00
0 , , wwywz vvxwz uu =∂∂−=∂∂−= (6.2.24)
and the strains 6.2.22 may be expressed as
yxwzyw
xw
xv
yuywzyw
yvxwzxw
xu
xyyyxx
∂∂∂−⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂
∂∂+⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂=∂∂−⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂=∂∂−⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂=
02
0 0 0 02022
0 0202 2
0 0
21
212121
εεε
(6.2.25)
The first terms are the usual small-strains, for the mid-surface. The second terms, involving squares of displacement gradients, are non-linear, and need to be considered
when the plate bending is fairly large. Th ese first two terms together are called the
membrane strains . The last terms, involving second derivatives, are the flexural
(bending ) strains . They involve the curvatures.
When the bending is not t oo large, one has (droppi ng the subscript “0” from w)
yxwzxv
yuywzyvxwzxu
xyyyxx
∂∂∂−⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂=∂∂−∂∂=∂∂−∂∂=
2
0 022
022
0
21εεε
(6.2.26)
Some of these strains are illustrated in Fi gs. 6.2.8 and 6.2.9; the physical meaning of xxε
is shown in Fig. 6.2.8 and some terms from xyε are shown in Fig. 6.2.9.
Finally, when the mid-surface strains are negl ected, according to the final assumption of
the classical plate theory, one has
yxwzywzxwzxy yy xx∂∂∂−=∂∂−=∂∂−=2
22
22
, , ε ε ε (6.2.27)
Section 6.2
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 134
Figure 6.2.8: deformation of material fibres in the x direction
Figure 6.2.9: the deformation of 6.2.8 viewed “from above”; a′, b′ are the deformed
positions of the mid-surface points a, b
Compatibility
The strain field arising in th e plate is two-dimensional, xy yy xxεεε ,, , and so the 2D
compatibility relation 1.3.1 must be satisfied:
yx x yxy yy xx
∂∂∂=
∂∂+
∂∂ εεε2
22
22
2 (6.2.28)
It can be seen that Eqns. 6.2.26 (6.2 .27) indeed satisfy this condition. p′
pa, qb,q′b′
a′xyxwzywz Δ∂∂∂+∂∂2
••
• •••
θxxvvΔ∂∂+0
0
ywzv∂∂−0•c0v••p′
a′xw
∂∂
w••
xxwwΔ∂∂+xxw
xwΔ∂∂+∂∂
22
xΔ••
••
ap
bqxwzu∂∂−0
0u
xxuuΔ∂∂+0
0xxwzxu
xwzu Δ⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂−∂∂+∂∂−22
0
0
q′
b′•q′′
mid-surface zxxε
Section 6.2
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 135
6.2.4 The Moment-Curvature equations
Now that the strains have been related to th e curvatures, the moment -curvature relations,
which play a central role in plate theory, can be derived.
Stresses and the Curvatures/Twist
From Hooke’s law, taking 0=zzσ ,
xy xy xx yy yy yy xx xxE E E E Eσνεσνσεσνσε+= −= −=1,1,1 (6.2.29)
so, from 6.2.27, and solving 6.2.29a-b for the normal stresses,
yxwzExw
ywzEyw
xwzE
xyyyxx
∂∂∂
+−=⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂
−−=⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂
−−=
222
22
222
22
2
111
νσννσννσ
(6.2.30)
The Moment-Curvature Equations
Substituting Eqns. 6.2.30 into the definitions of the moments, Eqns. 6.1.1, 6.1.2, and integrating, one has
()yxwD Mxw
ywD Myw
xwD M
xyyx
∂∂∂−−=⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂=⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂=
222
2222
22
1ννν
(6.2.31)
where
()23
112ν−=EhD (6.2.32)
Equations 6.2.31 are the moment-curvature equations for a plate. The moment-
curvature equations are analogous to the beam moment-deflection equation
EIM xv / /2 2=∂∂ . The factor D is called the plate stiffness or flexural rigidity and
plays the same role in the plate theory as does the flexural rigidity term EI in the beam
theory.
Section 6.2
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 136
The signs of the moments, radii of curvature a nd curvatures are illustrated in Fig. 6.2.11.
Note that the deflection w may or may not be of the same sign as the curvature. Note
also that when 0 / ,02 2>∂∂> x Mxω , when 0 / ,02 2>∂∂> y Myω but, with the sign
convention being used, when 0 / ,02<∂∂∂> yx Mxyω .
Figure 6.2.11: sign convention for curvatures and moments
Stresses and Moments
From 6.30-6.31, the stresses and moments are related through
12/,12/,12/3 3 3hzM
hzM
hzM xy
xyy
yyx
xx += −= −= σ σ σ (6.2.33)
Note the similarity of these relations to the beam formula I My/−=σ with 12/3hI=
times the width of the beam.
6.2.5 Principal Moments
It was seen how the curvatures in different di rections are related, through Eqns. 6.2.11-12.
It comes as no surprise, examining 6.2.31, that the moments are related in the same way.
Consider a small differential element of a pl ate, Fig. 6.2.12a, subjected to stresses
xxσ,
yyσ, xyσ, and corresponding moments xy y x M M M , , given by 6.1.1-2. On any
perpendicular planes ro tated from the orginal yx− axes by an angle θ, one can find the 0>R
0 /2 2>∂∂ xω
0<R0 /2 2<∂∂ xω 0<M0>M
z
z
Section 6.2
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 137new stresses ttσ, nnσ, tnσ, Fig. 6.2.12b (see Fig. 6.2.5), through the stress
transformatrion equations (Par t I, Eqns. 3.4.7). Then
[][][]
xy y xxy yy xx tt t
M M Mdzz dzz dzz dzz M
θ θ θσθ σθ σθ σ
2sin sin cos2sin sin cos
2 22 2
− + =−+ −+ −=−= ∫ ∫ ∫ ∫ (6.2.34)
and similarly for the other moments, leading to
()xy x y tnxy y x nxy y x t
M M M MM M M MM M M M
θ θθθ θ θθ θ θ
2cos sin cos2sin cos sin2sin sin cos
2 22 2
+− −=+ + =− + =
(6.2.35)
Also, there exist principal planes, upon which the shear stress is zero (right through the
thickness). The moments acting on these planes, 1M and 2M, are called the principal
moments , and are the greatest and le ast bending moments which occur at the element.
On these planes, the twisting moment is zero.
Figure 6.2.12: Plate Element; (a) stresses ac ting on element, (b) rotated element
Moments in Different Coordinate Systems
From the moment-curvature equations 6.2.31, { ▲Problem 1}
()ntD Mt nD Mn tD M
xyyx
∂∂∂−−=⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+
∂∂=⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+
∂∂=
ωνωνωωνω
222
2222
22
1 (6.2.36)
xxσxyσ
xyσnnσ
ttσ
θtnσ
Section 6.2
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 138showing that the moment-curvature relations 6.2.31 hold in all Cartesian coordinate
systems.
6.2.6 Problems
1.
Use the curvature transformation relations 6.2.11 and the moment transformation
relations 6.2.35 to derive the mo ment-curvature relations 6.2.36.
Section 6.3
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 1396.3 Plates subjected to Pure Bending and Twisting
6.3.1 Pure Bending of an Elastic Plate
Consider a plate subjec ted to bending moments 1M Mx= and 2M My= , with no other
loading, as shown in Fig. 6.3.1.
Figure 6.3.1: A plate under Pure Bending
From equilibrium considerations, these moments act at all points within the plate – they
are constant throughout the plat e. Thus, from the moment -curvature equations 6.2.31, one
has the set of coupled part ial differential equations
yxw
xw
yw
DM
yw
xw
DM
∂∂∂=∂∂+∂∂=∂∂+∂∂=2
22
22
2
22
22
10, , ν ν (6.3.1)
Solving for the derivatives,
0 ,
) 1(,
) 1(2
21 2
22
22 1
22
=∂∂∂
−−=∂∂
−−=∂∂
yxw
DM M
yw
DM M
xw
νν
νν (6.3.2)
Integrating the first two equations twice gives1
)( )(
) 1(21),( )(
) 1(21
2 12
21 2
2 12
22 1xgyxgy
DM Mwyfxyfx
DM Mw ++
−−= ++
−−=
νν
νν (6.3.3)
and integrating the third shows that two of these four unknown functions are constants:
BxgAyf yFywxGxw= = → =∂∂=∂∂)(, )( )( ),(1 1 (6.3.4)
1 this analysis is similar to that used to evaluate displacements in plane el astostatic problems, §1.2.4 y
x1M1M
2M2M
Section 6.3
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 140Equating both expressions for w in 6.3.3 gives
)(
) 1(21)(
) 1(21
22
21 2
22
22 1yf Byy
DM MxgAxx
DM M−+
−−=−+
−−
νν
νν (6.3.5)
For this to hold, both sides here must be a constant, C− say. It follows that
CByAxy
DM Mx
DM Mw +++
−−+
−−=2
21 2 2
22 1
) 1(21
) 1(21
νν
νν (6.3.6)
The three unknown constants represent an arbi trary rigid body motion. To obtain values
for these one must fix three degrees of freedom in the plate. If one supposes that the
deflection w and slopes ywxw ∂∂∂∂ /,/ are zero at the origin 0==yx (so the origin of
the axes are at the plate-centre), then 0=== CBA ; all deformation will be measured
relative to this reference. It follows that
()[] ()[] [ ]2
2 12
2 1 22/ 1 /
) 1(2yMM x MM
DMw ν ν
ν−+−
−= (6.3.7)
Once the deflection w is known, all other quantities in the plate can be evaluated – the
strain from 6.2.20, the stress from Hooke’s la w or directly from 6.2.30, and moments and
forces from 6.1.1-3.
In the special case of equal bending moments, with
oM M M==2 1 say, one has
()2 2
)1(2yxDMwo++=ν (6.3.8)
This is the equation of a sphere. In fact, fr om the relationship between the curvatures and
the radius of curvature R,
constant) 1(
) 1(22
22
=+=→+=∂∂=∂∂
oo
MDRDM
yw
xw ν
ν (6.3.9)
and so the mid-surface of the plate in this ca se deforms into the surface of a sphere with
radius given by 6.3.9, as illustrated in Fig. 6.3.2.
Figure 6.3.2: Deformed plate under Pu re Bending with equal moments
Section 6.3
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 141The character of the deformed plate is plotted in Fig. 6.3.3 for various ratios 1 2/MM (for
3.0=ν ).
Figure 6.3.3: Bending of a Plate
When the curvatures 2 2/xw∂∂ and 2 2/yw∂∂ are of the same sign2, the deformation is
called synclastic . When the curvatures are of opposite sign, as in the lower plots of Fig.
6.3.3, the deformation is said to be anticlastic .
Note that when there is only one moment, 0=yM say, there is still curvature in both
directions. In this case, one can solve the moment-curvature equations to get
() ()()2 2
2 22
22
2 22
12, ,1y xDMwyw
yw
DM
xwx xν
νν
ν−−=∂∂−=∂∂
−=∂∂ (6.3.10)
which is an anticlastic deformation.
In order to get a pure cylindrical deformation,
)(xfw= say, one needs to apply moments
xM and x yM Mν= , in which case, from 6.3.6,
2 or principal curvatures in the cas e of a more complex general loading 5.1 /1 2=MM 3 /1 2=MM
5.1 /1 2−=MM 3 /1 2−=MM
Section 6.3
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 1422
2xDMwx= (6.3.11)
The deformation for 3 /1 2=MM in Fig. 6.3.3 is very clos e to cylindrical, since there
y xM Mν≈ .
6.3.2 Pure Torsion of an Elastic Plate
In pure torsion, one has the twisting moment M Mxy= with no other loading, Fig. 6.3.4.
From the moment-curvature equations,
yxw
DM
xw
yw
yw
xw
∂∂∂=−−∂∂+∂∂=∂∂+∂∂=2
22
22
22
22
) 1(, 0, 0νν ν (6.3.12)
so that
) 1(,0 ,02
22
22
ν−−=∂∂∂=∂∂=∂∂
DM
yxw
yw
xw (6.3.13)
Figure 6.3.4: Twisting of a Plate
Using the same arguments as before, integrating these equations leads to
xyDMw) 1(ν−−= (6.3.14)
The middle surface is deformed as shown in Fig. 6.3.5, for a negative xyM. Note that
there is no deflection along the lines 0=x or 0=y .
The principal curvatures will occur at 45o to the axes (see Eqns. 6.2.12):
y
xMM
Section 6.3
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 143) 1(1,) 1(1
2 1 ν ν −−=−+=DM
R DM
R (6.3.15)
Figure 6.3.5: Deformation for a (negative) twisting moment
y
x
2R
Section 6.4
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 1446.4 Equilibrium and Lateral Loading
In this section, lateral loads are considered and these lead to shearing forces y xVV,, in the
plate.
6.4.1 The Governing Differential Equation for Lateral Loads
In general, a plate will at any lo cation be subjected to a lateral pressure q, bending
moments xy y x MMM , , and out-of-plane shear forces xV and yV; q is the normal pressure
on the upper surface of the plate:
⎩⎨⎧
+= −−==2/ ),,(2/ ,0),(h z yxqh zyxzzσ (6.4.1)
These quantities are rela ted to each other through force equilibrium.
Force Equilibrium
Consider a differential plate element with one corner at )0,0(),(=yx , Fig. 6.4.1,
subjected to moments, pressure and shear force. Taking forc e equilibrium in the vertical
direction (neglecting a po ssible small variation in q, since this will only introduce higher
order terms):
0=ΔΔ−Δ⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛Δ∂∂+−Δ+Δ⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛Δ∂∂+−Δ+=∑ yxqyxxVVyVxyyVVxV Fx
x xy
y y z (6.4.2)
Fig. 6.4.1: a plate element subjected to moments, pressure and shear forces
Eqn. 6.4.2 gives the vert ical equilibr ium equation
qyV
xV y x−=∂∂+∂∂ (6.4.3) y
x() yyMyΔ+q
()yyVyΔ+() yy MxyΔ+
() xxMxΔ+()xxVxΔ+() xxMxyΔ+
Section 6.4
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 145
Next, taking moments about the x axis:
() ()
() () 0 2/ 2/2/
=ΔΔΔ+−Δ⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛Δ∂∂+ Δ+−ΔΔ++Δ⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛Δ∂∂+Δ+−Δ−Δ⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛Δ∂∂++Δ−Δ⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛Δ∂∂+−Δ=∑
yxqy yyxxVV y yyVy yxyyVVy yx yVxyyMMx MyxxMMy M M
x
xxy
y yy
y yxy
xy xy x
(6.4.4)
Using 6.4.3, this reduces to (and similarly for moments about the x-axis),
yM
xMVyM
xMV
y xy
yxy x
x
∂∂+∂∂−=∂∂−∂∂+=
(6.4.5)
These are analogous to the beam equation dx dMV /= .
Relations directly from the Equations of Equilibrium
The equilibrium relations 6.4.3, 6.4.5 can also be derived directly from the equations of
equilibrium, Eqns. 1.1.9, whic h encompass the force balances:
000
=∂∂+∂∂+∂∂=∂∂+∂∂+∂∂=∂∂+∂∂+∂∂
z y xz y xz y x
zz yz xzzy yy xyzx yx xx
σσσσσσσσσ
(6.4.6)
Taking the first of these (which ensu res equilibrium of forces in the x direction),
multiplying by z and integrating over th e plate thickness, gives
[] 00
2/
2/2/
2/2/
2/2/
2/2/
2/2/
2/2/
2/
= − +⎥
⎦⎤
⎢
⎣⎡
∂∂+⎥
⎦⎤
⎢
⎣⎡
∂∂→=∂∂+∂∂+∂∂
∫ ∫ ∫∫∫∫
+
−+
−+
−+
−+
−+
−+
−
dz z dzzydzzxdzzz dzyz dzxz
h
hzxh
h zxh
hyxh
hxxh
hzxh
hyxh
hxx
σ σ σ σσ σ σ
(6.4.7)
and, since the shear stress zxσ must be zero over the top and bottom surfaces, one has
Eqn. 6.4.5a. Applying a similar procedure to the second equilibrium equation gives Eqn.
6.4.5b. Finally, integrating directly the third equilibrium equation without multiplying
across by z, one arrives at Eqn. 6.4.3.
Section 6.4
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 146
Eliminating the shear forces from 6.4.3, 6.4.5 leads to the differential equation
q
yM
yxM
xM y xy x−=
∂∂+∂∂∂−
∂∂
22 2
22
2 (6.4.8)
This equation is analogous to the equation p x M=∂∂2 2/ in the beam theory. Finally,
substituting in the moment-curva ture equations 6.2.31 leads to1
Dq
yw
yxw
xw−=∂∂+∂∂∂+∂∂
44
2 24
44
2 (6.4.9)
This is sometimes called the equation of Sophie Germain after the French investigator
who first obtained it in 18152. This partial differential equation is solved subject to the
boundary conditions of the problem, i.e. the fi xing conditions of the plate (see below).
Again, when once an expression for ),(yxω is obtained, the strains, stresses, forces and
moments follow.
Note that the differentia l equation 6.4.7 with 0 =q is trivially satisfied in the simple pure
bending and torsion problems considered earlier.
Eqn. 6.4.9 can be succinctly expressed as
Dqw−=∇2 (6.4.10)
where 2∇ is the Laplacian , or “del” operator:
22
22
2
y x∂∂+∂∂=∇ (6.4.11)
Note that the Laplacian operator (on w) gives the sum of the curvatures in two
perpendicular directions and so it is independent of the directions chosen (see Eqn.
6.2.14).
Shear Forces in terms of Deflection
From 6.4.5 and the moment-curvature e quations, one has the useful relations
1 note that the moment curvature relations were derived for the case of pure bending; here, as in the beam
theory, the possible effect of the sh earing forces on the curvature is ne glected. This is a valid assumption
provided the thickness of the plate is small in compar ison with its other dimensions. A more exact theory
taking into account the effect of the shear forces on deflection can be developed
2 Germain submitted her work to the French Academy, which was awarding a prize for anyone who could
solve the problem of the vibration of plates; Lagrange was on the Academy awarding committee and
corrected some of her work, deriving Eqn. 6.4.9 in its final form
Section 6.4
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 147⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂
∂∂=⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂
∂∂=22
22
22
22
,yw
xw
yD Vyw
xw
xD Vy x (6.4.12)
6.4.2 Stresses in the Plate
The normal and in-plane shear stresses have been expressed in terms of the moments,
Eqns. 6.2.33. Note that these stresses are ze ro over the mid-surface and attain a maximum
at the outer surfaces. Expressions for the remaining stress component s can be obtained from the equations of
equilibrium as follows: the first of Eqns. 6.4.6 leads, with 6.4.5a, to
zVhzz yM
xM
hzzMhz
yMhz
xz y x
zx
xzx xy xzx
xy xzx xy xx
∂∂+−=∂∂+⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂−∂∂−=∂∂+⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡
∂∂+⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡−∂∂=∂∂+∂∂+∂∂=
σσσσσσ
333 3
121212 120
(6.4.13)
Integrating now gives (note that xV is independent of z)
CzVhx zx + =2
36σ (6.4.14)
This shear stress must be zero at th e upper and lower (free -) surfaces, at 2/h z±= . This
condition can be used to dete rmine the arbitrary constant C and one finds that (see Fig.
6.1.9)
⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛−−=2
2/123
hz
hVx
zxσ (6.4.15)
The other shear stress, zyσ, can be evaluated in a similar manner: { ▲Problem 1}
⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛−−=2
2/123
hz
hVy
zyσ (6.4.16)
In some analyses, these shear stresses are taken to be zero, although they can be quite
significant.
The only remaining stress component is
zzσ. This will never exceed the intensity of the
external load on the plate; the lateral load itself, however, is negligibly small in
Section 6.4
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 148comparison with the in-plane stresses set up by the bending of the plate, and for this
reason it is acceptable to disregard zzσ, as has been done, in the plate theory.
6.4.3 Problems
1.
Derive the expression fo r shear stress 6.4.16.
Section 6.5
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 1496.5 Plate Problems in Rectangular Coordinates
In this section, a number of important plate problems will be examined using Cartesian coordinates.
6.5.1 Uniform Pressure produc ing Bending in One Direction
Consider first the case of a plate which bends in one direction only. From 6.3.11 the
deflection and moments are
22
22
)( , )( ),(dxwdD xMdxwdD xM xf wy x ν−= = = (6.5.1)
The differential equation 6.4.9 reads
Dxq
dxwd )(
44
−= (6.5.2)
The corresponding equation for a beam is EIxp dxwd /)( /4 4= . If )( /)( xq bxp−= ,
with b the depth of the beam, with 12 /3bhI= , the plate will respond more stiffly than
the beam by a factor of ) 1/(12ν− , a factor of about 10% for 3.0=ν , since
() bEI EhD2 23
11
112 νν−=−= (6.5.3)
The extra stiffness is due to the constraining effect of yM, which is not present in the
beam.
6.5.2 Deflection of a Circular Plate by a Uniform Lateral Load
A solution for a circular plate problem is pres ented next. This problem will be examined
again in the section which follows usi ng the more natural polar coordinates.
Consider a circular plate with boundary
2 2 2a y x=+ , (6.5.4)
clamped at its edges and subjected to a uniform lateral load q, Fig. 6.5.1.
Section 6.5
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 150
Figure 6.5.1: a clamped circular plate s ubjected to a unifo rm lateral load
The differential equation for the problem is given by 6.4.9. The boundary conditions are
that the slope and deflecti on are zero at the boundary:
2 2 2along 0 ,0 ,0 a y xyw
xww =+ =∂∂=∂∂= (6.5.5)
It will be shown that the deflection
22 2 2) ( a y xcw −+= (6.5.6)
is a solution to the problem. First, this function certainly satisfies 6.5.5. Further, letting
2 2 2),( a y x yxf −+= , (6.5.7)
the relevant partial derivatives are
() ()
cywcyxwcxwcyywcxyxwcyyxwcxxwf ycywcxyyxwf xcxwcyfywcxfxw
24 ,8 ,2424 ,8 ,8 , 2424 ,8 , 244 ,4
44
2 24
4433
23
23
332
22 2
2
22
=∂∂=∂∂∂=∂∂=∂∂=∂∂∂=∂∂∂=∂∂+=∂∂=∂∂∂+=∂∂=∂∂=∂∂
(6.5.8)
Substituting these into the differential equation now yields
Dqc64−= (6.5.9)
so the deflection is
22 2 2) (64a y xDqw −+ −= (6.5.10)
xyaq
Section 6.5
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 151This is plotted in Fig. 6.5.2. The maximu m deflection occurs at the plate centre, where
Dqaw644
max−= . (6.5.11)
Figure 6.5.2: mid-plane deflection of the clamped circular plate
The curvature 2 2/xw∂∂ along a radial line 0 =y is displayed in Fig. 6.5.3. The
curvature is positive toward the centre of th e plate (the plate curves upward) and is
negative towards the edge of the pl ate (the plate curves downward).
Figure 6.5.3: curvature in th e clamped circular plate
The moments occurring in the plate are, from the moment-curvature equations 6.2.31 and
6.5.8,
[]
[]
xyqMa y xqMa y xqM
xyyx
) 1(8) 1( ) 3( )13(16) 1( )13( ) 3(16
2 2 22 2 2
νν ν νν νν
−+=+−+++−=+−+++−=
(6.5.12)
The moment xM along a radial line 0 =y is of the same character as the curvature
displayed in Fig. 6.5.3. 22
xw
∂∂
)0,0(),(=yx )0,(),( a yx=w
Section 6.5
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 152
The out-of-plane shear forces are, from 6.4.5,
2,2qyVqxVy x −= −= (6.5.13)
At the plate centre, the expressions become
0 ,) 1(162=== +==y x xy y x V V M aqM M ν (6.5.14)
Stresses in the Plate
From 6.5.12-13 and 6.2.33, 6.4.15-16, the stresses in the plate are
[ ]
[]
⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛−=⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛−=−=+−+++ =+−+++=
2232 2 2
32 2 2
3
2/1432/143) 1(23) 1( ) 3( )13(43) 1( )13( ) 3(43
hz
hqyhz
hqxxyhqza y xhqza y xhqz
zyzxxyyyxx
σσν σν ν ν σν νν σ
(6.5.15)
Converting to polar coordinates ) ,(θr through
θ θ sin , cos ry rx = = (6.5.16)
and using a stress transformation,
()xy xx yy rxy yy xxxy yy xx rr
θσ σσθθσθσ θσ θσ σθσ θσ θσ σ
θθθ
2cos sin cos2sin sin cos2sin sin cos
2 22 2
+− =− + =+ + =
(6.5.17)
leads to the axisymmetric stress field { ▲Problem 1}
[ ]
[]
0) 1( )13(
43) 1( ) 3(
43
2 2
32 2
3
=+−+ =+−+=
θθθ
σν ν σν ν σ
rrr
a r
hqza r
hqz
(6.5.18)
Section 6.5
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 153At the plate centre,
()ν σσθθ + −== 143
32
hqza
rr (6.5.19)
At the plate edge ar=,
ν σ σθθ 32
32
23,23
hqza
hqza
rr = = (6.5.20)
For the shear stress, the traction acting on a surface parallel to the yx− plane can be
expressed as (see Fig. 6.5.4)
() ()θ θθθ
θθσθθσσσσσ
e e e ee ee e t
cos sin sin cos + +− =+=+=
r zy r zxy zy x zxz rzr
(6.5.21)
where ie is a unit vector in the direction i. Thus
0 cos sin2/143sin cos2
= +−=⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛−= + =
zy zx zzy zx zrhz
hqr
θσ θσ σθσ θσ σ
θ (6.5.22)
Figure 6.5.4: stress components acting on a surface
Note that the maximum st ress in the plate is
()2
max432/, ⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛= =haqharrσσ (6.5.23)
The maximum shear stress, on the other hand, is ()ha q azr / 4/3)0,( ×=σ . Thus the shear
stress is of an order ah/ smaller than the normal stress.
θzy yσ,eθθσz,e
zr rσ,e
zx xσ,e
Section 6.5
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 1546.5.3 An Infinite Plate with Sinusoidal Deflection
Consider next the classic plate problem addre ssed by Navier in 1820. It consists of an
infinite plate with an undulating “up/dow n” sinusoidal deflection, Fig. 6.5.5,
by
axw yxwππsin sin ),(0= (6.5.24)
Figure 6.5.5: A plate with sinusoidal deflection
Differentiation of the deflection leads to the curvatures
by
ax
abwxywby
ax
bwywby
ax
awxw
πππππππππ
cos cossin sinsin sin
2
0222
0 2222
0 22
=∂∂−=∂∂−=∂∂
(6.5.25)
and hence the pressure
Dyxqyxw
b a yw
xyw
xw ),(),(1 122
2 24
22 2
44
−≡⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛+=
∂∂+∂∂+
∂∂π (6.5.26)
The pressure thus varies like the deflection. There is no need for supports for the plate
since the “up” loads balance the “down” loads. From the moment-curvature relations,
xy
ab
Section 6.5
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 155()by
ax
abDw Mby
ax
b aDw Mby
ax
b aDw M
xyyx
πππνππ νπππνπ
cos cos 1sin sin1sin sin1
2
02 22
02 22
0
−−=⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛+ −=⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛+ −=
(6.5.27)
and, from 6.4.12, the shear forces are
by
ax
b abDw Vby
ax
b aaDw V
yx
ππππππ
cos sin1 11sin cos1 11
2 23
02 23
0
⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛+ −=⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛+ −=
(6.5.28)
Note that both wq/ and y xM M/ are constant throughout the plate.
6.5.4 A Simply Supported Plate with Sinusoidal Deflection
Following on from the previous example, consider now a finite plate of dimensions a and
b with the same sinusoidal deflection 6.5.24, simply supported along the edges 0=x ,
ax=, 0=y , by=. In what follows, take 0w in 6.5.24 to be negative, so that the plate
is pushed down towards the centre.
According to 6.5.24 and 6.5.27, the deflec tion and slope is ze ro along the supported
edges, as required. The vert ical reactions at the supports are given by 6.5.28. However,
according to Eqn. 6.5.27c, there are varying non-zero twisting moments over the ends of
the plate. Thus the solution given by 6.5. 24-28 is not quite the solution to the simply
supported finite-plate problem, unless one ca n somehow apply the ex act required twisting
moments over the edges of the plate. It turns out, however, that the solution 6.5.24-28 is a correct solution, except in a region
close to the edges of the plate. Th is is explained in what follows.
Twisting Moments over “Free” Surfaces
Consider an element of material of width dy, Fig. 6.5.6. The element is subjected to a
twisting moment dyMxy, Fig. 6.5.6a. This twisting moment is due to shear stresses
acting parallel to the plate surface (see Fig. 6. 1.8). This system of horizontal forces can
be replaced by the statically equivalent system of vertical forces shown in Fig. 6.5.6b –
two forces of magnitude xyM separate by a distance dy. Recalling Saint-Venant’s
principle, the difference between the statically equivalent system s of forces of Fig. 6.5.6a
and 6.5.6b will lead to differences in the stre ss field within the plate only in a small region
very close to the plate-edges.
Section 6.5
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 156
Figure 6.5.6: Equivalent systems of forces le ading to the same twisting moment; (a)
horizontal forces, (b) vertical forces
Consider next a distribution of twisting moment along the plate edge, Fig. 6.5.7. As can
be seen, this distribution is e quivalent to a distribution of sh earing forces (per unit length)
of magnitude
yMyVxy
x∂∂−=)( (6.5.29)
Figure 6.5.7: A distribution of tw isting moments along a plate edge
The total vertical react ion along the edges can now be taken to be
yMVxy
x∂∂− (6.5.30)
(and x M Vxy y∂∂− / along the other edges) and this gives a correct solution to the
problem. From 6.5.27-28, these reactions are
dyMxydyxyM
yMMxy
xy∂∂+
dyyMMxy
xy ⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+dyMxydy
xyMxyM
(a) (b)
Section 6.5
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 157ax
a b abDwxMV Fax
a b abDwxMV Fby
b b aaDwyMV Fby
b b aaDwyMV F
bxxy
y ybxxy
y yyaxy
x xayxy
x x
πνππνππνππνπ
sin1 1 1 1sin1 1 1 1sin1 1 1 1sin1 1 1 1
2 2 23
0
),(2 2 23
0
)0,(02 2 23
0
),(2 2 23
0
),0(0
⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡ −+⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛+ +=⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂−=⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡ −+⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛+ −=⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂−=⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡ −+⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛+ +=⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂−=⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡ −+⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛+ −=⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂−=
(6.5.31)
Corner Forces
Integrating 6.5.31 over the f our edges, the resultant upward forces on the four edges (with
00<w , they are all four upward) are
⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡ −+⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛+ −=−=+⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡ −+⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛+ −=−=+
2 2 22
0 02 2 22
0 x0
1 1 121 1 12
a b abaDw F Fb b aabDw F F
yb yxa
νπνπ
(6.5.32)
and the resultant of these may be expressed as
()
⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡ −+⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛+ −=222
2 22
0 up12 1 14ba b aabDw Fνπ (6.5.33)
The resultant downward force is, using 6.5.26,
2
2 22
0002
2 24
0
00down
1 14sin sin1 1),(
⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛+ −=⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛+ −= = ∫∫ ∫∫
b aabDwdydxby
ax
b aDw dydxyxq Fba ba
ππππ
(6.5.34)
The difference between upF and downF is due to the re-distributed twisting moment, and is
explained a follows: consider again Fig. 6. 5.7, where the edge twisting moments have
been replaced with a statically equivalent distribution of shear forces. It can be seen that
there results shear forces at the ends of th e plate-edge (the “corners”), where the shear
forces xyM have no neighbouring shear force of opposite sign with which to “cancel out”.
There are concentrated forces (per unit le ngth) at the plate-co rners of magnitude xyM.
Examining Fig. 6.5.7, which shows the edge ax=, the force ) 0,(a Mxy is positive up
whereas the force ) ,(ba Mxy is positive down. There are also contributions to the corner
Section 6.5
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 158forces at ) 0,(a and ) ,(ba from the adjacent edges, shown in Fig. 6.5.8. One finds that the
downward concentrated forces at the corner are
()
()
()
()abDw b M PabDw ba M PabDw a M PabDw M P
xy bxy abxy axy
2
0 02
02
0 02
0 00
1 2 ),0( 21 2 ),( 21 2 )0,( 21 2 )0,0( 2
πνπνπνπν
−−= −=−−= +=−−= −=−−= +=
(6.5.35)
Adding these to downF of Eqn. 6.5.34 now gives the upF of Eqn. 6.5.33.
Physically, if one applies a pressure to a simp ly supported plate, the plate will tend to rise
at the four corners, in a twisting action. Th e corner forces 6.5.35 are necessary to keep
the corners down and so pr oduce the deflection 6.5.24.
Figure 6.5.8: corner forces in the simply supported plate
The ratio of the resultant downward corner fo rce to the downward for ce due to the applied
pressure, downF , is
()()22 222
12
b aba
+−ν (6.5.36)
For a square plate, this is 2/) 1(ν− ; with 3.0=ν , this is 35%.
6.5.5 A Rectangular Plate Simply Supported at the Edges
The above solution can be used to solve the problem of a simply supported plate loaded
by any arbitrary pressure distribution, through the use of Fourier series.
y
x)0,(axyM
),(baxyM),0(bxyM)0,0(xyM
Section 6.5
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 159Consider again this plate, whose displacement boundary conditions are
()()()()
() () () ()0 ,00 , 0, , ,0
,22
0,22
,22
,022
=∂∂=∂∂=∂∂=∂∂====
bx x ya yyw
yw
xw
xwbxw xwyawy w
(6.5.37)
Assume the deflection to be of the form
∑∑∞
=∞
==
11sin sin ),(
mnmnbyn
axmA yxwππ (6.5.38)
with mnA coefficients to be determined. It can be seen that this function satisfies the
boundary conditions. Taking the derivatives of this function,
∑∑∞
=∞
=⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛−=∂∂
11222
22
sin sin
mnmnbyn
axmAam
xw ππ π (6.5.39)
etc., and substituting into the differential equation 6.4.9, gives
∑∑∞
=∞
=−=⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛+
112
22
22
4),( sin sin
mnmn yxqbyn
axm
bn
amA Dπππ (6.5.40)
This can be written co mpactly in the form
∑∑∞
=∞
=−=
11),( sin sin
mnmn yxqbyn
axmCππ ( 6 . 5 . 4 1 )
where
2
22
22
4
⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛+ =bn
amDA Cmn mnπ (6.5.42)
It remains to choose the coefficients of the se ries so as to satisfy the equation identically
over the whole area of the plate. One can evaluate the coefficients as one doe s for ordinary Fourier series, although here
one has a double series and so one proceeds as follows: first, multiply both sides of
(6.5.40) by
() byk/ sinπ where k is an integer, and integrate over y between the limits
],0[b, so that
∑∑ ∫ ∫∞
=∞
=−=
11 0 0sin),( sin sin sin
mnb b
mn dybykyxq dybyk
byn
axmCπ πππ (6.5.43)
Using the orthogonality condition
Section 6.5
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 160
⎩⎨⎧
=≠= ∫kn bkndybyk
bynb
,2/,0sin sin
0ππ, (6.5.44)
leads to
∑ ∫∞
=−=
1 0sin),( sin2mb
mk dybykyxqaxmCb π π (6.5.45)
Now there are functions of x only so, multiplying both sides by ) / sin( axjπ and following
the same procedure, one has
∫∫ ⎥
⎦⎤
⎢
⎣⎡−=ab
jk dxaxjdybykyxq Cba
00sin sin),(22π π (6.5.46)
and hence the coefficients mnC are (replacing the dummy subscripts kj, with nm,)
∫∫−=ab
mn dxdybyn
axmyxqabC
00sin sin),(4 ππ (6.5.47)
Thus the coefficients mnA of the original expression for the deflection ) ,(yxw , 6.5.38, are
∫∫−
⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛+ −=ab
mn dxdybyn
axmyxqbn
am
abDA
002
22
22
4sin sin),(41 ππ
π (6.5.48)
It is now possible to solve for th e coefficients given any loading ),(yxq over the plate,
and hence evaluate the deflection, moments and stresses in the plate, by taking the
derivatives of the infinite series for w.
This solution is due to Navier and is called Navier’s solution to the rectangular plate
problem. A similar solution method has been used by Lévy to solve a more general
problem – that of a rectangul ar plate simply supported on tw o opposite sides, and any one
of the conditions free, simply-supported, or clamped, along the other two opposite sides.
For example, considering a square plate, th is involves using a trial function for the
deflection of the form (compare with 6.5.38)
∑∞
==
1sin)( ),(
nnaxnyF yxwπ (6.5.49)
and then attempting to determine the functions ) (yFn .
A Uniform Load
In the case of a uniform load q yxq=),( , one has
Section 6.5
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 161
() ()
()
()⎪⎩⎪⎨⎧
==⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛+ −=⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡−⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡−⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛+ −=⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛+ −=
−−−
∫∫
LL
,4,2,0 , 0,5,3,1 ,16) cos(1 ) cos(14sin sin4
2
22
22
62
22
22
40 02
22
22
4
nmnmbn
am
Dmnqnnbmma
bn
am
Dabqdybyndxaxm
bn
am
DabqAb a
mn
πππππ ππ π
π
(6.5.50)
The resulting series in 6.5.50 converges rapidly. The deflection at the centre of the plate is then
() ∑∑∑∑
∞
=∞
=−+−∞
=∞
=
−⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛+ −==
5,3,15 ,3,112/) (2
2
22
645,3,15 ,3,1
1)/(1 162sin2sin
mnnmmnmn
nbam
mn Dqbn mA w
πππ
(6.5.51)
For a square plate,
()()
0040624.011 16
45,3,15 ,3,112/) ( 22 2
64
×−=−+ −=∑∑∞
=∞
=−+ −
Dqan mmn Dqaw
mnnm
π (6.5.52)
Denoting the area 2a by A, this is D qA/ 0041.02−=ω . This can be compared with the
clamped circular plate; denoting the area there, 2aπ, by A, the maximum deflection, Eqn.
6.5.11, gives D qA/ 0016.02−=ω .
Corner Forces
The twisting moment is
() ()∑∑∞
=∞
=⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛−−=∂∂∂−−=
112 2
cos cos 1 1 ),(
mnmn xybyn
axmAabmnv Dyxv D yx Mππ π ω (6.5.53)
and the four corner forces requi red to hold the plate down are now
Section 6.5
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 162()
()
()
()∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑
∞
=∞
=∞
=∞
=∞
=∞
=∞
=∞
=
⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛−−= +=⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛−+= −=⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛−+= −=⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛−−= +=
112112
0112
0112
00
cos cos 12 ),( 2cos 12 ),0( 2cos 12 )0,( 212 )0,0( 2
mnmn xy abmnmn xy bmnmn xy amnmn xy
n m Aabmnv D ba M Pn Aabmnv D b M Pm Aabmnv D a M PAabmnv D M P
ππππππππ
(6.5.54)
For a uniform load over a square plate, using 6.5.50, the corner forces reduce to
()
()
()
() ()()
()
0421122 2425,3,15 ,3,122 242
26.02825.0132412 1 21 13241 1324 4
Fav qn mav qn mav qP
mnmn
≈×−≈−+−−=+−=
∑∑∑∑
∞
=∞
=∞
=∞
=
πππ
(6.5.55)
(for 3.0=ν ) where 2
0qa F= is the resultant applied force.
6.5.6 Problems
1.
Derive the expressions for the stress co mponents in polar form, for the clamped
circular plate under uniform lateral load, Eqn. 6.5.18.
Section 6.6
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 1636.6 Plate Problems in Polar Coordinates
6.6.1 Plate Equations in Polar Coordinates
To examine directly plate problems in polar coordinates, one can first transform the
Cartesian plate equations considered in the pr evious sections into ones in terms of polar
coordinates. First, the definitions of the moments and forces are now
∫ ∫ ∫+
−+
−+
−= −= −=2/
2/2/
2/2/
2/, ,h
hr rh
hh
hrr r dzz Mdzz Mdzz Mθ θ θθ θ σ σ σ (6.6.1)
and
∫ ∫+
−+
−−= −=2/
2/2/
2/,h
hzh
hzr r dz V dz Vθ θσ σ (6.6.2)
The strain-curvature relations , Eqns. 6.2.27, can be transformed to polar coordinates using
the transformations from Cartesian to polar c oordinates detailed in §4.2 (in particular,
§4.2.6). One finds that { ▲Problem 1}
⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂∂+∂∂−−=⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂−=∂∂−=
θθεθεε
θθθ
rw
rw
rzw
rrw
rzrwz
rrr
2
222
222
1 11 1 (6.6.3)
The moment-curvature relations 6.2.31 become { ▲Problem 2}
()⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂∂+∂∂−−−=⎥
⎦⎤
⎢
⎣⎡
∂∂+⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂=⎥
⎦⎤
⎢
⎣⎡
⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂+∂∂=
θθννθθν
θθ
rw
rw
rD Mrw w
rrw
rD Mw
rrw
r rwD M
rr
2
222
22
222
2 22
1 111 11 1
(6.6.4)
The governing differential equation 6.4.9 now reads
Dqwrrrr−=⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂+∂∂2
22
2 221 1
θ (6.6.5)
Section 6.6
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 164
The shear forces in terms of de flection, Eqn 6.4.12, now read { ▲Problem 3}
⎥
⎦⎤
⎢
⎣⎡
⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂+∂∂
∂∂=⎥
⎦⎤
⎢
⎣⎡
⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂+∂∂
∂∂=22
2 22
22
2 221 1 1,1 1
θ θ θθw
rrw
r rw
rD Vw
rrw
r rw
rD Vr (6.6.6)
Finally, the stresses are { ▲Problem 4}
θ θ θ θθ σ σ σr r r rr MhzMhzMhz
3 3 312,12,12= −= −= (6.6.7)
and
⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛−−=
⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛−−=2 2
2/123,2/123
hz
hV
hz
hV
zr
zrθ
θσ σ (6.6.8)
The differential equation 6.6.5 can be solved using a method similar to the Airy stress
function method for problems in polar coordi nates (the Mitchell solution), that is, a
solution is sought in the form of a Fourier series. Here , however, only axisymmetric
problems will be considered in detail.
6.6.2 Plate Equations for Axisymmetric Problems
When the loading and geometry of the plate are axisymmetric, the plate equations given
above reduce to
011
2222
=⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡+ =⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡+ =
θθ νν
rr
Mdrwd
drdw
rD Mdrdw
r drwdD M
(6.6.9)
Drq
drdwrdrd
rdrdrdrd
rwdrd
r drd )( 1 1 12
22
−=
⎭⎬⎫
⎩⎨⎧
⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛=⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛+ (6.6.10)
0 ,1
22
=⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡+ =θVdrdw
r drwd
drdD Vr (6.6.11)
0 ,12,12
3 3= −= −=θ θ θθ σ σ σr r rr MhzMhz (6.6.12)
and
Section 6.6
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 1650 ,2/1232
=
⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛−−=θσ σzr
zrhz
hV (6.6.13)
Note that there is no twisting moment, so th e problem of dealing with non-zero twisting
moments on free boundaries seen with r ectangular plate does not arise here.
6.6.3 Axisymmetric Plate Problems
For uniform q, direct integration of 6.6.10 leads to
() DrCrB r rADqrw +++− +−= ln411 ln41
642 24
(6.6.14)
with
()
()
3 3322
223
121
21
831
211 ln241
1631
211 ln241
16
rCrADqr
drwdrCB r ADqr
drwdrCrB r rADqr
drdw
++−=−++ +−=++− +−=
(6.6.15)
and
DrAqr
drdw
r drwd
r drwdD Vr +−=⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡−+ =21 1
2 22
33
(6.6.16)
There are two classes of problem to consider, plates with a central hole and plates with no
hole. For a plate with no hole in it, the conditi on that the stresses rema in finite at the plate
centre requires that 2 2/drwd remains finite, so 0==CA . Thus immediately one has
2/qr Vr−= . The boundary conditions at the outer edge ar= give B and D.
1. Solid Plate – Uniform Bending
The simplest case is pure bending of a plate, 0M Mr= , with no transverse pressure,
0=q . The plate is solid so 0==CA and one has D rBw += 4/2. The applied
moment is
[]νωνω+=⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡+ = 121 1
22
0 DBdrd
r drdD M (6.6.17)
so ()ν+ = 1/ 20DM B . Taking the deflection to be zero at the plate-centre, the solution is
Section 6.6
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 166()2 0
12rDMwν+= (6.6.18)
2. Solid Plate Clamped – Uniform Load
Consider next the case of clamped plate under uniform loading. The boundary conditions
are that
0 /== drdww at ar=, leading to
DqaDDqaB64,84 2
−= = (6.6.19)
and hence
()22 2
64arDqw − −= (6.6.20)
which is the same as 6.5.10.
The reaction force at the outer rim is
2/ )( qa aVr−= . This is a force per unit length; the
force acting on an element of the outer rim is ()2/θΔ−aqa and the total reaction force
around the outer rim is π2qa− , which balances the same applied force.
3. Solid Plate Simply Supported – Uniform Load
For a simply supported plate, 0=w and 0=rM at ar=. Using 6.6.9a, one then has
{▲Problem 5}
DqaDDqaB64 15,8 134 2
νν
νν
++−=++= (6.6.21)
and hence
()2 2 2 2
15
64raraDqw −⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛−++−=νν (6.6.22)
The deflection for the clamped and simply suppor ted cases are plotted in Fig. 6.6.1 (for
3.0=ν ).
Section 6.6
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 167
Figure 6.6.1: deflection for a circular plate under uniform loading
4. Solid Plate with a Central Concentrated Force
Consider now the case of a plate subjected to a single concentrated force F at 0=r . The
resultant shear force acting on any cylindric al portion of the plate with radius r about the
plate-centre is )( 2 rrVrπ . As 0→r , one must have an infinite rV so that this resultant is
finite and equal to the applied force F. An infinite shear force implies infinite stresses. It
is possible for the stresses at the centre of th e plate to be infinite. However, although the
stresses and strain might be infinite, the displacements, which are obtained from the
strains through integrat ion, can remain, and should remain , finite. Although the solution
will be “unreal” at the plate-centre, one can again use Saint-Venant’s principle to argue that the solution obtained will be valid ever ywhere except in a small region near where
the force is applied. Thus, seek a solution which has finite displ acement in which case, by symmetry, the slope
at
0=r will be zero. From the general axisymmetric solution 6.6.15a,
0 01
= ==
r r rCdrdw (6.6.23)
so 0=C .
From 6.6.16
FDA rVrr ≡==π π 2 20 (6.6.24)
Thus D FAπ2/= and the moments and shear force become infinite at the plate-centre.
The other two constants can be obtained fr om the boundary conditions. For a clamped
plate, 0 /== drdww , and one finds that { ▲Problem 7} -4-3-2-100.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1x
ωqD64ar/
clamped
simply
supported
Section 6.6
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 168
()() [ ]ar r raDFw /ln2162 2 2+− =π (6.6.25)
This solution results in ) /ln( ar terms in the expressions for moments, giving
logarithmically infinite in-plane stresses at the plate-centre.
5. Plate with a Hole
For a plate with a hole in it, there will be f our boundary conditions to determine the four
constants in Eqn. 6.6.14. For example, fo r a plate which is simply supported around the
outer edge
br= and free on the inner surface ar=, one has
0)( ,0)(0)( ,0)(
= == =
bM bwaF aM
rr r (6.6.26)
6.6.4 Problems
1. Use the expressions 4.2.11-12, which relate second partial derivatives in the Cartesian
and polar coordinate systems, together with the strain transformation relations 4.2.17,
to derive the strain-curvature relations in polar coordinates, Eqn. 6.6.3.
2.
Use the definitions of the moments, 6.6.1, and again relations 4.2. 11-12, together with
the stress transformation relations 4.2.18, to derive the moment-curvature relations in
polar coordinates, Eqn. 6.6.4.
3.
Derive Eqns. 6.6.6.
4.
Use 6.2.33, 6.4.15-16 to derive the stresse s in terms of moments and shear forces,
Eqns. 6.6.7-8.
5.
Solve the simply supported solid plate proble m and hence derive the constants 6.6.21.
6.
Show that the solution for a simply supported plate (with no hole), Eqn. 6.6.22, can be considered a superposition of the clamped solution, Eqn. 6.6.20, and a pure bending, by taking an appropriate defl ection at the plate-centre in the pure bending case.
7.
Solve for the deflection in the case of a cl amped solid circular pl ate loaded by a single
concentrated force, Eqn. 6.6.25.
Section 6.7
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 1696.7 In-Plane Forces and Plate Buckling
In the previous sections, only bending a nd twisting moments and out-of-plane shear
forces were considered. In th is section, in-plane forces are considered also. The in-plane
forces will give rise to in-plane membrane st rains, but here it is assumed that these are
uncoupled from the bending strains. In other words, the membrane strains can be found
from a separate plane stress analysis of th e mid-surface and the bending of the plate does
not affect these membrane strains. The po ssible effect of the in-plane forces on the
bending strains is the main concern here.
6.7.1 Equilibrium for In-plane Forces
Start again with the equations of equilibrium , Eqns. 6.4.6. Integrating the first and second
through the thickness of the plate (this time without multiplying first by z), and using the
definitions of the in-plane forces 6.1.1-6.1.2, leads to
00
=∂∂+∂∂=∂∂+∂∂
yN
xNyN
xN
y xyxy x
(6.7.1)
6.7.2 The Governing Differential Equation
Consider an element of the deflected pl ate, Fig. 6.7.1. Only a deflection in the y direction,
y∂∂/ω , is considered for clarity. Resolving the components of the in-plane forces into
horizontal and vertical components:
yxywNx ywNyywNxxywNy ywNxywN FyxxNNyNxyyNNxN F
xy xy xyy y y Vxy
xy xyy
y y H
Δ⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛Δ⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂
∂∂+∂∂+Δ∂∂−Δ⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛Δ⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂
∂∂+∂∂+Δ∂∂−=Δ⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛Δ∂∂++Δ−Δ⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛Δ∂∂++Δ−=
∑∑
(6.7.2)
These reduce to
Section 6.7
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 170yxyxwNywNyw
xN
yNyxywNx ywNyFxyxN
yNF
xy yxy yxy y Vxy y
H
ΔΔ
⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂∂+∂∂+∂∂
⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂=ΔΔ⎥
⎦⎤
⎢
⎣⎡
⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂
∂∂+⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂
∂∂=ΔΔ⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂=
∑∑
2
22 (6.7.3)
Using 6.7.1, one has
∑ ∑ ΔΔ⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂∂+∂∂= = yxyxwNywN F Fxy y V H2
22
,0 (6.7.4)
Considering also a deflection x∂∂/ω , one has for the resultant vertical force :
∑ ΔΔ⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂∂+∂∂= yxywNyxwNxwN Fy xy x V 22 2
22
2 (6.7.5)
Figure 6.7.1: In-plane forces acting on a plate element
When the in-plane forces were neglected, th e vertical stress resisted by bending and shear
force was qzz−=σ . Here, one has an additional stress given by 6.7.5, and so the
governing differential equation 6.4.7 becomes
⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂∂+∂∂+−=∂∂+∂∂∂+∂∂
22 2
22
44
2 24
44
212ywNyxwNxwNqD y yx xy xy xωωω (6.7.6)
ω
y
xxyyNNy
y Δ⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛Δ∂∂+
xNyΔ
ωωΔ+yxxNNxy
xy Δ⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛Δ∂∂+
Section 6.7
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 1716.7.3 Buckling of Plates
When compressive in-plane forces are applied to a plate, the plate will at first remain flat
and simply be compressed. However, when the in-plane forces reach a critical level, the
plate will bend and the deflection will be gi ven by the solution to 6.7.6. For example,
consider the case of a simply supported plate subjected to a uniform in-plane compression
xN only, Fig. 6.7.2, in which case 6.7.6 reduces to
22
44
2 24
44
2xw
DN
y yx xx
∂∂=∂∂+∂∂∂+∂∂ ωωω (6.7.7)
Following Navier’s method from §6.5.5, assume a buckled shape
∑∑∞
=∞
==
11sin sin ),(
mnmnbyn
axmA yxwππ (6.7.8)
so that 6.7.7 becomes
∑∑∞
=∞
==
⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
+⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛+
112222
22
22
40 sin sin
mnx
mnbyn
axm
am
DN
bn
amAππππ (6.7.9)
Disregarding the trivial 0 =mnA , this can be satisfied by taking
2
22
22
222
⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛+ −=bn
am
mDaNxπ (6.7.10)
Figure 6.7.2: In-plane compression of a plate
The lowest in-plane force xN which will deflect the plate is sought. Clearly, the smallest
value on the right hand side of 6.7.10 will be when 1=n . This means that the buckling
modes as given by 6.7.8 will be of the form
by
axmππsin sin (6.7.11)
so that the plate will only ever buckle with one half-wave in the direction perpendicular to
loading. a
Section 6.7
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 172
When ba≤, the smallest value occurs when 1=m , in which case the critical in-plane
force is
()2
22
cr ⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛+ −=ba
ab
bDNxπ (6.7.12)
When ba/ is very small, the pl ate is loaded along the re latively long edges and the
critical load is much higher than for a square plate.
The deflection (buckling mode) corres ponding to this critical load is
by
axAyxwππsin sin ),(11= (6.7.13)
Note that the amplitude 11A cannot be determined from the analysis1.
As ba/ increases above unity, the value of m at which the applied load is a minimum
increases. When ba/ reaches just over 2, the critical buckling load occurs for 2=m ,
for which
()2
22
22⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛+ −=ba
ab
bDNcrxπ (6.7.14)
and corresponding buckling more
by
axAyxwππsin2sin ),(21= (6.7.15)
The plate now buckles in two ha lf-waves, as if the centre-li ne were simply supported and
there were two smaller separate plates buckling similarly.
As
ba/ increases further, so too does m. For a very long, thin, plate, bam /≈ , and so
the plate subdivides approximately into squares, each bucklin g in a half-wave.
1 this is a consequence of assuming small deflections; it can be determined when the deflections are not
assumed to be small
Section 6.8
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 1736.8 Plate Vibrations
In this section, the problem of a vibrating circular plate will be considered. Vibrating
plates will be re-examined again in the next section, using a strain energy formulation.
6.8.1 Vibrations of a Cl amped Circular Plate
When a plate vibrates with velocity t∂∂/ω , the third equation of equilibrium, Eqn. 6.6.2c
becomes the equation of motion
22
tw
z y xzz yz xz
∂∂=∂∂+∂∂+∂∂ρσσσ (6.8.1)
With this adjustment, the term q is replaced with 2 2/twh q ∂∂+ρ in the relevant
equations; the acceleration term is treated as a transverse load of intensity 2 2/twh∂∂ρ .
Regarding the circular plate, one has from the axisymmetric governing equation 6.6.10
(with 0=q ),
222
221
tw
Dhwdrd
r drd
∂∂−=⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛+ρ (6.8.2)
Assume a solution of the form
()()φω+ = t rWtrw cos ),( (6.8.3)
Substituting into 6.8.2 gives
0142
22
=
⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
−⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛+ Wkdrd
r drd (6.8.4)
where
Dhkρω=2 (6.8.5)
Eqn. 6.8.4 gives the two differential equations
01,012
22
2
22
=⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛−+ =⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛++ Wkdrd
r drdWkdrd
r drd (6.8.6)
The solution to these equations are
Section 6.8
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 174()() ()()krKC krIC W krYC krJC W0 4 03 02 01 , + = + = (6.8.7)
where 0J and 0Y are, respectively, the Bessel functions of order zero of the first kind and
of the second kind; 0I and 0K are, respectively, the Modified Bessel functions of order
zero of the first kind and of the second kind1. These functions are plotted in Fig. 6.8.1
below. For a solid plate with no hole at 0=r , one requires that 04 2==C C , since 0Y
and 0K become unbounded as 0→r . The general solution is thus
()()krIB krJA rW0 0 )( + = (6.8.8)
Figure 6.8.1: Bessel Functions
For a clamped plate, the boundary conditions give
()()
()() 00 )(
0 00 0
=′+′== + =
=kaIB kaJAdrdWkaIB kaJA aW
ar (6.8.9)
where the dash means dxx dJ xJ /)( )(0 0=′ and dxxdI xI /)( )(0 0=′ . Using the relations
)( )( ),( )(1 0 1 0 xI xI xJ xJ +=′ −=′ (6.8.10)
where 1 1,IJ are Bessel functions of order one, one has
()
()()
()kaIkaJ
kaIkaJ
11
00−= (6.8.11)
1 by definition , these Bessel functions are the solution of the differential equations 6.8.6. -3-2-1012345
0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3z0K 0I
0Y0J
kr
Section 6.8
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 175The roots ka give the frequencies of vibration of the plate. The function
()()()()kaJkaI kaIkaJ1 0 1 0 + (6.8.12)
is plotted in Fig. 6.8.2 below. The smallest root is found to be 3.1962. Eqn. 6.8.5 then gives for the frequency,
hD
aραω21= (6.8.13)
where 2158.10=α .
Figure 6.8.2: The Function 6.8.12
Further roots ka of 6.8.12 are given in Table 6.8.1. For each of these roots there is a
corresponding frequency ω given by Eqn. 6.8.13, for which the value of α is also
tabulated.
ka α nodal circle
1 3.1962 10.2158
2 6.3064 39.7711 0.3790
3 9.4395 89.1041 0.2548, 0.5833
Table 6.8.1: Roots of Eqn. 6.8.11, frequency factors and nodal circle roots
From 6.8.3, 6.8.8-9, the solution for the deflection is
()()
()() ( ) φω+⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡− = t krIkaIkaJkrJAtrw cos ),(0
00
0 (6.8.14)
-4-3-2-101
0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4xka
Section 6.8
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 176These are an infinite number of deflections, each one corresponding to a root ka. The
actual deflection will be a superposi tion of these individual solutions.
The term inside the square brackets gives the mode shape of the plate during the vibration.
The first three (normalized) mode shapes, corresponding to the first three roots, are shown
in Fig. 6.8.3.
Figure 6.8.3: Mode shapes for the Clamped Circular Plate
The point ar/ where these mode-shapes change si gn are the positions of the so-called
nodal circles . These roots of the mode shapes are gi ven in the last column of Table 6.8.1
The General Problem
For circular plates not constrained to an axisymmetric response, one must use the more
general differential equation 6.6.5
222
22
2 221 1
tw
Dhwrrr r ∂∂−=⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂+∂∂ ρ
θ (6.8.15)
This time, instead of 6.8.3, assume a solution of the form
()()()φωθ θ + =∑ t n rW trwn sin cos ),,( (6.8.16)
Then 6.8.4-6 become
0142
22
22
=
⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
−⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛−∂+∂∂Wkrn
rd
r r (6.8.17)
0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1-0.500.51
ar/
Section 6.8
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 177where k is again given by 6.8.5, and 6.8.6 becomes
01,012
22
22
2
22
22
=⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛−−∂∂+
∂∂=⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛+−∂∂+
∂∂Wk
rn
rr rWk
rn
rr r (6.8.18)
The solution to these equations are
()() ()()krKC krIC W krYC krJC Wn n n n 4 3 2 1 , + = + = (6.8.19)
where one now has Bessel functions of order n. Proceeding as before, one now needs to
find roots of the equation
()()()()01 1 = ++ + ka JkaI kaIkaJn n n n (6.8.20)
and the deflection is
()()
()() () ( ) φωθ+ ⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡− =∑ t n krIkaIkaJkrJA trwn
nn
n sin cos ),( (6.8.21)
The solution for 0=n has been given already. For other values of n, there are n so-called
nodal diameters . For example, for 1=n there is one nodal diameter along 2/πθ±= ,
along which the deflection is zero. The roots of 6.8.20 for this case are given in Table
6.8.2, together with the nodal circle locations.
ka α nodal circle
1 4.6109 21.2604
2 7.7993 60.8287 0.4897
3 10.9581 120.0792 0.3497, 0.6390
Table 6.8.2: Roots of Eqn. 6.8.20 ( n=1), frequency factors and nodal circle roots
The mode shapes for half the plate for this case of one nodal diameter are shown in Fig. 6.8.4, corresponding to the first two roots in Table 6.8.2. The frequencies corresponding
to these solutions are again given by 6.8.13 with the frequency factor
α given in the
table.
Section 6.8
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 178
Figure 6.8.4: Mode shapes for the case of one nodal diameter
Section 6.9
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 1796.9 Strain Energy in Plates
6.9.1 Strain Energy due to Plate Bending and Torsion
Here, the elastic strain energy due to pl ate bending and twisting is considered.
Consider a plate element bending in the x direction, Fig. 6.9.1. The ra dius of curvature is
2 2/xw R∂∂= . The strain energy due to bending through an angle θΔ by a moment
yMxΔ is
() xxwyM UxΔ
∂∂Δ=Δ22
21 (6.9.1)
Considering also contributions from yM and xyM, one has
yxywMyxwMxwM Uy xy x ΔΔ⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂∂−∂∂=Δ22 2
22
221 (6.9.2)
Figure 6.9.1: a bending plate element
Using the moment-curvature relations, one has
()
() yxyxw
yw
xw
yw
xw Dyx
yw
yxw
yw
xw
xw DU
ΔΔ
⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂∂−∂∂
∂∂−−⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂=ΔΔ
⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂∂−+
∂∂
∂∂+⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂=Δ
22
22
222
22
222
2222
22
222
22
12212 22
νν ν
(6.9.3)
This can now be integrated over the complete pl ate surface to obtain th e total elastic strain
energy. xθΔ
R
Section 6.9
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 180
6.9.2 The Principle of Minimum Potential Energy
Plate problems can be solved using the princi ple of minimum potential energy (see Part I,
§5.6). Let
extW V−= be the potential energy of the loads, equivalent to the negative of the
work done by those loads, and so the potential energy of the system is
() () () wVwUw +=Π . The solution is then th e deflection which minimizes ()wΠ .
When the load is a uniform lateral pressure q, one has
()xxyxwq W Vext ΔΔ+=Δ−=Δ , (6.9.4)
and
() yx qwyxw
yw
xw
yw
xw DΔΔ
⎪⎭⎪⎬⎫
⎪⎩⎪⎨⎧
+
⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂∂−∂∂
∂∂−−⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂=ΔΠ22
22
222
22
22
122ν (6.9.5)
As an example, consider again the simply supported rectangular plate subjected to a
uniform load q. Use the same trial function 6. 5.21 which satisfies the boundary
conditions:
∑∑∞
=∞
==
11sin sin ),(
mnmnbyn
axmA yxwππ (6.9.6)
Substituting into 6.9.5 and integrating over the plate gives
()
dxdybyn
axmA qbyn
axm
byn
axm
banmbyn
axm
bn
amAD
mnmnmnmnba
⎭⎬⎫+⎥
⎦⎤
⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛− −−⎪⎩⎪⎨⎧
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛+ =Π
∑∑∑∑∫∫
∞
=∞
=∞
=∞
=
ππππ ππ πνπππ
sin sincos cos sin sin 12sin sin2
112 2 2 2
224222 22
22
22
4
112
00
(6.9.7)
Carrying out the integration leads to
2
5,3,15 ,3,12
22
22
4
112 4
41
2 ππmnabA q abbn
amAD
mnmn
mnmn × +
⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
×⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛+ =Π ∑∑ ∑∑∞
=∞
=∞
=∞
= (6.9.8)
To minimize the total potential energy, one sets
Section 6.9
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 1812
22
22
622
22
22 4
1604
4
−
⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛+ −=→= +⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛+ =∂Π∂
bn
am
DmnqAmnabq
bn
am abDAA
mnmn
mn
πππ
(6.9.9)
which is the same result as 6.5.50.
6.9.3 Strain Energy in Polar Coordinates
For circular plates, one can transform the strain energy expression 6.9.3 into polar
coordinates, giving { ▲Problem 1}
()
yxrw
rw
rw
rrw
rrww
rrw
r rw DU
ΔΔ
⎪⎭⎪⎬⎫
⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂∂−∂∂−⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂
∂∂⎪⎩⎪⎨⎧
×−−⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂+
∂∂=Δ
22
2 22
2 222
22
2 22
1 1 1 1121 1
2
θθ θν
θ
(6.9.10)
For an axisymmetric problem, the strain energy is
() yxrw
rrw
rw
r rw DU ΔΔ
⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂
∂∂−−⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂=Δ1121
2222
22
ν (6.9.11)
6.9.4 Vibration of Plates
For vibrating plates, one needs to include th e kinetic energy of the plate. The kinetic
energy of a plate element of dimensions yx
ΔΔ, and moving with velocity t∂∂/ω is
yxtwh K ΔΔ⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂=Δ2
21ρ (6.9.12)
According to Hamilton’s principle, then , the quantity to be minimized is now
() () )(wKwVwU −+ .
Consider again the problem of a circular pl ate undergoing axisymmetr ic vibrations. The
potential energy function is
() rdrtwh rdrrw
rrw
rw
r rwDa a
∫ ∫ ⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂−
⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂
∂∂−−⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂
02
0222
221121πρ ν π (6.9.13)
Assume a solution of the form
Section 6.9
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 182
()φω+ = t rWtrw cos)( ),( (6.9.14)
Substituting this into 6.9.13 leads to
() rdrWh rdrdrdW
r drWd
drdW
r drWdDa a
∫ ∫−
⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛−−⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛+
02
0222
221121ωπρ ν π (6.9.15)
Examining the clamped plate, assume a solu tion, an assumption based on the known static
solution 6.6.20, of the form
()22 2)( raArW −= (6.9.16)
Substituting this into 6.9.15 leads to
() ()() []
() drrar hArdrr ra a r ra a AD
aa
∫∫
− −+−−−+−
042 2 204 22 4 4 22 4 23 4 1 4 4 2 32
πρων π
(6.9.17)
Evaluating the integrals leads to
⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛−10 6 2
101
332ah Da A ωρ π (6.9.18)
Minimising this function, setting {}0 /=∂∂A , then gives
328.103320,1
2≈= = αραωhD
a (6.9.19)
This simple one-term solution is very close to the exact result given in Table 6.8.1,
10.2158. The result 6.9.15 is of course greater than the actual frequency.
6.9.5 Problems
1. Derive the strain energy expression in polar coordinates, Eqn. 6.9.10.
Section 6.10
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 1836.10 Limitations of Classical Plate Theory
The validity of the classical plate th eory depends on a number of factors:
1. the curvatures are small
2. the in-plane plate dimensions are large compared to the thickness
3. membrane strains can be neglected
The second and third of these points ar e discussed briefly in what follows.
6.10.1 Moderately Thick Plates
As with beam theory, and as mentioned alrea dy, it turns out that the solutions based on
the classical theory agree well with the full elasticity solutions (away from the edges of
the plate), provided the plate thickness is sm all relative to its othe r linear dimensions.
When the plate is relatively thick, one is ad vised to use a more exact theory, for example
one of the shear deformation theories:
Shear deformation Theories
The Mindlin plate theory ( or moderately thick plate theory or shear deformation
theory ) was developed in the early-to-mid 1900s to allow for possibl e transverse shear
strains. In this theory, ther e is the added complication that vertical line elements before
deformation do not have to remain perpendicular to the mid-surface after deformation,
although they do remain straight. Thus shear strains
yzε and zxε are generated, constant
through the thickness of the plate.
The classical plate theory is inconsistent in the sense that elements are assumed to remain
perpendicular to the mid-plane, yet equ ilibrium requires that stress components
yz xzσσ,
still arise (which would cause th ese elements to deform). Th e theory of thick plates is
more consistent, but it still makes the assumption that 0=zzσ . Note that both are
approximations of the exact three-di mensional equations of elasticity.
As an indication of the error involved in using the classica l plate theory, consider the
problem of a simply supported square plate subj ected to a uniform pre ssure. According to
Eqn. 6.5.52, the central deflection is 062 .4) 1000/ /(
4=D qaw . The shear deformation
theory predicts 4.060 (for 100 /=ha ), 4.070 (for 50 /=ha ), 4.111 (for 20 /=ha ) and
4.259 (for 10 /=ha ). This trend holds in general; the classical theory is good for thin
plates but under-predicts de flections (and over-predicts buckling loads and natural
frequencies) in relatively thick plates. An important difference between the thin plat e and thick plate theories is that in the
former the moments are related to the curvatures through (using
xM for illustration)
⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂=22
22
yw
xwD Mx ν (6.10.1)
Section 6.10
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 184This is only an approximate relation (although it turns out to be exact in the case of pure
bending). The thick plate theory predicts th at, in the case of a uniform lateral load q, the
relationship is given by
) 1(2082
2
22
22
νννν−+++⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂= qhyw
xwD Mx (6.10.2)
The thin plate expression will be approximate ly equal to the thick plate expression when
the thickness h is very small, since in that case 02→h , or when the ratio of load to
stiffness, Dq/ , is small.
Some solutions for circular plates using th e various theories are presented next for
comparison.
Comparison of Solutions for Circular Plates
1. Uniform load q, clamped:
Both thin and thick plate theories give
()22 2
64raDq− −=ω (6.10.3)
2. Uniform load q, simply supported:
()
⎪⎪
⎩⎪⎪
⎨⎧
−+++=⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛+−++− −=
thick18thin 0
,15
64
2
22
582 2 2 2
hra raDq
νννηηννω (6.10.4)
3. Concentrated central load, clamped (Eqn. 6.6.25):
()( )
⎪⎪
⎩⎪⎪
⎨⎧
−−−=+ +− −=
exact )/ln(12thick 0thin 0)/ log(216
2
542 2 2
ar har r raDF
ννηηπω
(6.10.5)
4. Concentrated central load Q, simply supported:
Section 6.10
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 185()
()
()⎪⎪⎪
⎩⎪⎪⎪
⎨⎧
−+−−−−−+++ =⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛+ +−++−=
exact12)/ln(12thick18thin 0)/ log(213
16
2 2
22
51 2
542 2
22
522 2 2
raahar hra
ahar r raDF
νν
ννννηηνν
πω
(6.10.6)
Higher-order deformation Theories
A further theory known as
third-order plate theory has also been developed. This
allows for the displacements to vary not only linearly (the previously described Mindlin
theory is also called the first order shear deformation theory ), but as cubic functions;
the in-plane strains are cubic (3~z) and the shear strains are quadratic. This allows the
line elements normal to the mid-surface not onl y to rotate, but also to deform and not
necessarily remain straight.
6.10.2 Large Deflections
Consider now the assumption that the memb rane stresses may be neglected. To
investigate the validity of this, consider an initially circular plate of diameter d, clamped
at the edges, and deformed into a sp herically shaped surface, Fig. 6.10.1.
Figure 6.10.1: a deform ed circular plate
Considering a beam, the length of the neutral ax is before and after deformation can safely
be taken to be equal, even when the beam de forms as in Fig. 6.10.1, i.e. one can take
dd′=. The reason for this is that the “sup ports” are assumed to move slightly to
accommodate any small deflection; thus the neut ral axis of a beam re mains strain-free and
hence stress-free. d′Rθ2
dw
Section 6.10
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 186Consider next the plate. Suppose that the supports could move slightly to accommodate
the deformation of the plate so that the curved length in Fig. 6.10.1 was equal in length to
the original diameter. One then sees that a compressive circumferential strain is set up in
the plate mid-surface, of magnitude ()ddd /′− . To quantify this, note that Rd2/=θ
and R d2/ sin′=θ . Thus ()()L− + −=′ !5/ 2/ !3/ 2/ 2/ 2/5 3Rd RdRdRd . Then
L+⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛−⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛=2 2
0
19201
241
Rd
Rd
θθε (6.10.7)
With Rw/ 1 cos−=θ and L+−= !2/ 1 cos2θθ , one also has
L+ −=24 21
3841
81
Rd
w wdR (6.10.8)
so that, approximately,
22
0
38
dw=θθε (6.10.9)
The maximum bending strain occurs at 2/hz= , where )/1)(2/.( R hrr=ε , so
24
dhw
rr=ε (6.10.10)
One can conclude from this rough analysis that , in order that the membrane strains can be
safely ignored, the deflection w must be small when compared to the thickness h of the
plate1. The corollary of this is that when there are large deflections, the middle surface
will strain and take up the load as in a stretching membrane. For the bending of circular
plates, one usually requires that h w 5.0< in order that the membrane strains can be safely
ignored without introducing considerable e rror. For example, a uniformly loaded
clamped plate deflected to hw= experiences a maximum membrane stress of
approximately 20% of the maximum bending stress.
When the deflections are large, the membrane strains need to be considered. This means
that the von Kármán strains, Eqns. 6.2.22, 6.2.25, must be used in the analysis. Further,
the in-plane forces, for example in the be nding Eqn. 6.7.6, are now an unknown of the
problem. Some approximate solutions of th e resulting equations have been worked out,
for example for uniformly loaded circular and rectangular plates.
1 except in some special cases, for example when a plate deforms into the surface of a cylinder
73DElasticity
188
Section 7.1
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 1897.1 Vectors, Tensors and the Index Notation
The equations governing three dimensional mechanics problems can be quite lengthy.
For this reason, it is essential to use a short-hand notation called the index notation1.
Consider first the notation used for vectors.
7.1.1 Vectors
Vectors are used to describe physical quantities which have both a magnitude and a
direction associated with them. Geometrically, a vector is represented by an arrow; the
arrow defines the direction of the vector and the magnitude of the vector is represented by
the length of the arrow. Analytically, in what follows, vectors will be represented by lowercase bold-face Latin letters, e.g. a, b.
The dot product of two vectors a and b is denoted by
ba⋅ and is a scalar defined by
θcosbaba=⋅ . (7.1.1)
θ here is the angle between the vectors when their initial points coincide and is restricted
to the range πθ≤≤0 .
Cartesian Coordinate System
So far the short discussion has been in symbolic notation2, that is, no reference to ‘axes’
or ‘components’ or ‘coordinates’ is made , implied or required. Vectors exist
independently of any coordinate system. The symbolic notation is very useful, but there
are many circumstances in which use of the component forms of vectors is more helpful
– or essential. To this end, introduce the vectors 3 2 1,, eee having the properties
01 3 3 2 2 1 =⋅=⋅=⋅ ee ee ee , (7.1.2)
so that they are mutually perpendicular, and
1
3 3 2 2 1 1 =⋅=⋅=⋅ ee ee ee , (7.1.3)
so that they are unit vectors. Such a set of orthogonal unit vectors is called an
orthonormal set, Fig. 7.1.1. This set of vectors forms a basis, by which is meant that any
other vector can be written as a linear combination of these vectors, i.e. in the form
33 22 11 e e e a a a a ++= (7.1.4)
where 2 1,aa and 3a are scalars, called the Cartesian components or coordinates of a
along the given three directions . The unit vectors are called base vectors when used for
1 or indicial or subscript or suffix notation
2 or absolute or invariant or direct or vector notation
Section 7.1
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 190this purpose. The components 2 1,aa and 3a are measured along lines called the 2 1,xx
and 3x axes, drawn through the base vectors.
Figure 7.1.1: an orthonormal set of ba se vectors and Cartesian coordinates
Note further that this orthonormal system {}3 2 1,,eee is right-handed , by which is meant
3 2 1 e ee=× (or 1 3 2 e ee=× or 2 1 3 e ee=× ).
In the index notation, the expression for the vector a in terms of the components 3 2 1,,aaa
and the corresponding basis vectors 3 2 1,,eee is written as
∑
==++=3
133 22 11
iiia a a a e e e e a (7.1.5)
This can be simplified further by using Einstein’s summation convention , whereby the
summation sign is dropped and it is understood that for a repeated index ( i in this case) a
summation over the range of the index (3 in this case3) is implied. Thus one writes
iiae a= . This can be further shortened to, simply, ia.
The dot product of two vectors u and v, referred to this coordinate system, is
() ( )
() () ()
() () ()
() () ()
33 22 113 3 33 2 3 23 1 3 133 2 32 2 2 22 1 2 123 1 31 2 1 21 1 1 1133 22 11 33 22 11
vuvuvuvu vu vuvu vu vuvu vu vuv v v u u u
++=⋅+⋅+⋅+⋅+⋅+⋅+⋅+⋅+⋅=++⋅++=⋅
ee ee eeee ee eeee ee eee e e e e e vu
(7.1.6)
The dot product of two vectors written in the index notation reads
iivu=⋅vu Dot Product (7.1.7)
3 2 in the case of a two-dimensional space/analysis 1e2e3e
2a1a3aa
Section 7.1
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 191The repeated index i is called a dummy index , because it can be replaced with any other
letter and the sum is the same; for example, this could equally well be written as
jjvu=⋅vu or kkvu.
Introduce next the Kronecker delta symbol ijδ, defined by
⎩⎨⎧
=≠=jiji
ij,1,0δ (7.1.8)
Note that 111=δ but, using the index notation, 3=iiδ . The Kronecker delta allows one
to write the expressions defining the orthonormal basis vectors (7.1.2, 7.1.3) in the
compact form
ij j iδ=⋅ee Orthonormal Basis Rule (7.1.9)
Example
Recall the equations of motion, Eqns. 1.1.9, which in full read
3 3
333
232
1312 2
323
222
1211 1
313
212
111
a bx x xa bx x xa bx x x
ρσσσρσσσρσσσ
=+∂∂+∂∂+∂∂=+∂∂+∂∂+∂∂=+∂∂+∂∂+∂∂
(7.1.10)
The index notation for these equations is
i i
jija bxρσ=+∂∂ (7.1.11)
Note the dummy index j. The index i is called a free index ; if one term has a fee index i,
then, to be consistent, all terms must have it. One free index, as here, indicates three
separate equations.
7.1.2 Matrix Notation
The symbolic notation v and index notation iive (or simply iv) can be used to denote a
vector. Another notation is the matrix notation : the vector v can be represented by a
13× matrix (a column vector ):
Section 7.1
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 192⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
321
vvv
Matrices will be denoted by square brackets, so a shorthand notation for this matrix/vector
would be []v. The elements of the matrix []v can be written in the index notation iv.
Note the distinction between a vector and a 13× matrix: the former is a mathematical
object independent of any coordinate system, the latter is a representation of the vector in
a particular coordinate system – matrix notation, as with the index notation, relies on a
particular coordinate system.
As an example, the dot product can be written in the matrix notation as
Here, the notation
[]Tu denotes the 31× matrix (the row vector ). The result is a 11×
matrix, iivu.
The matrix notation for the Kronecker delta ijδ is the identity matrix
[]
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
=
100010001
I
Then, for example, in both index and matrix notation:
[] [] []
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
=
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
= =
321
321
100010001
uuu
uuu
u ui jij u uI δ (7.1.12)
Matrix – Matrix Multiplication
When discussing vector transformation equations further below, it will be necessary to
multiply various matrices with each other (of sizes
13×, 31× and 33×). It will be
helpful to write these matrix multiplications in the short-hand notation.
“short”
matrix notation “full”
matrix notation[][] [ ]
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
= 321
3 2 1T
vvv
u uu vu
Section 7.1
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 193First, it has been seen that the dot pr oduct of two vectors can be represented by [][]vuT or
iivu. Similarly, the matrix multiplication [][]Tvu gives a 33× matrix with element form
jivu or, in full,
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
33 23 1332 22 1231 21 11
vuvuvuvuvuvuvu vuvu
This operation is called the tensor product of two vectors, written in symbolic notation
as vu⊗ (or simply uv).
Next, the matrix multiplication
[] []
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
≡
321
33 32 3123 22 2113 12 11
uuu
Q Q QQ Q QQ Q Q
uQ
is a 13× matrix with elements [][]()jij i uQ≡uQ . The elements of [][]uQ are the same as
those of [][]T TQu , which can be expressed as [][]()ijj i Qu≡T TQu .
The expression [][ ]Qu is meaningless, but [][]QuT {▲Problem 4} is a 31× matrix with
elements [][]()jij i Qu≡ QuT.
This leads to the following rule:
1. if a vector pre-multiplies a matrix
[]Q → the vector is the transpose []Tu
2. if a matrix []Q pre-multiplies the vector → the vector is []u
3. if summed indices are “beside each other”, as the j in jijQu or jijuQ
→ the matrix is []Q
4. if summed indices are not beside each other, as the j in ijjQu
→ the matrix is the transpose, []TQ
Finally, consider the multiplication of 33× matrices. Again, this follows the “beside
each other” rule for the summed index. For example, [][]BA gives the 33× matrix
{▲Problem 8} [] []()kj ik ij BA= BA , and the multiplication [][]BAT is written as
[][]()kj ki ij BA= BAT. There is also the important identity
[][]()[][]T T TAB BA= (7.1.13)
Note also the following:
Section 7.1
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 194(i) if there is no free index, as in iivu, there is one element
(ii) if there is one free index, as in jijQu , it is a 13× (or 31×) matrix
(iii) if there are two free indices, as in kj kiBA , it is a 33× matrix
7.1.3 Vector Transformation Rule
Introduce two Cartesian coordinate systems with base vectors ie and ie′ and common
origin o, Fig. 7.1.2. The vector u can then be expressed in two ways:
ii ii u u e e u ′′== (7.1.14)
Figure 7.1.2: a vector represented us ing two different coordinate systems
Note that the ix′ coordinate system is obtained from the ix system by a rotation of the
base vectors. Fig. 7.1.2 shows a rotation θ about the 3x axis (the sign convention for
rotations is positive counterclockwise).
Concentrating for the moment on the two dimensions 2 1xx−, from trigonometry (refer to
Fig. 7.1.3),
[] []
[] []2 2 1 1 2 12 122 11
cos sin sin cos e ee ee e u
u u u uCP BD AB OBu u
′+′+′−′=++−=+=
θθ θθ (7.1.15)
and so
2 1 22 1 1
cos sinsin cos
u u uu u u
′+′=′−′=
θθθθ (7.1.16)
2x′2x
1x1x′
1u2u′1u′
2u
θθ
o1e′ 2e′u
vector components in
second coordinate system vector components in
first coordinate system
Section 7.1
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 195
Figure 7.1.3: geometry of the 2D coordinate transformation
In matrix form, these transformation equations can be written as
⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡
′′
⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡−=⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡
21
21
cos sinsin cos
uu
uu
θθθθ (7.1.17)
The 22× matrix is called the transformation matrix or rotation matrix []Q. By pre-
multiplying both sides of these equations by the inverse of []Q, []1−Q , one obtains the
transformation equations transforming from []T
2 1uu to []T
2 1uu′′ :
⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡
⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡
−=⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡
′′
21
21
cos sinsin cos
uu
uu
θθθθ (7.1.18)
It can be seen that the components of []Q are the directions cosines , i.e. the cosines of
the angles between the coordinate directions:
()j i j i ij xx Q ee′⋅=′ = , cos (7.1.19)
It is straight forward to show that, in the full three dimensions, Fig. 7.1.4, the components
in the two coordinate systems are also related through
[][][]
[][][]uQ uuQ u
T=′ =′′= ′=
KK
jji ijij i
uQ uuQ u
Vector Transformation Rule (7.1.20)
2x′2x
1x1x′
1u2u′1u′
2u
θθθ
A BP
D
oC
Section 7.1
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 196
Figure 7.1.4: two different coor dinate systems in a 3D space
Orthogonality of the Transformation Matrix []Q
From 7.1.20, it follows that
[][][]
[][][]uQQuQ u
T= =′= ′=
KK
kkj ijjij i
uQQuQ u
(7.1.21)
and so
[][][]I QQ= =TKik kj ijQQδ (7.1.22)
A matrix such as this for which [][]1 T −=Q Q is called an orthogonal matrix .
Example
Consider a Cartesian coordinate system with base vectors ie. A coordinate
transformation is carried out with the new basis given by
3)3(
3 2)3(
2 1)3(
1 33)2(
3 2)2(
2 1)2(
1 23)1(
3 2)1(
2 1)1(
1 1
e e e ee e e ee e e e
a a aa a aa a a
++=′++=′++=′
What is the transformation matrix?
Solution
The transformation matrix consists of the direction cosines j i j i ij xx Q ee′⋅=′ = ), cos( , so
1x2x
1x′2x′
3x3x′u
Section 7.1
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 197[]
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
=)3(
3)2(
3)1(
3)3(
2)2(
2)1(
2)3(
1)2(
1)1(
1
a a aa a aa a a
Q
■
7.1.4 Tensors
The concept of the tensor is discussed in detail in Part III, where it is indispensable for
the description of large-strain deformatio ns. For small deformations, it is not so
necessary; the main purpose for introducing the tensor here (in a rather non-rigorous way)
is that it helps to deepen one’s understanding of the concept of stress.
A
second-order tensor4 A may be defined as an operator that acts on a vector u
generating another vector v, so that v uT=)( , or
v Tu= Second-order Tensor (7.1.23)
The second-order tensor T is a linear operator , by which is meant
() Tb Ta baT +=+ … distributive
()()Ta aTαα= … associative
for scalar α. In a Cartesian coordinate system, the tensor T has nine components and can
be represented in the matrix form
[]
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
=
33 32 3123 22 2113 12 11
T T TT T TT T T
T
The rule 7.1.23, which is expressed in symbolic notation, can be expressed in the index and matrix notation when
T is referred to particular axes:
[] [] [] vT u=
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
=
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
=321
33 32 3123 22 2113 12 11
321
vvv
T T TT T TT T T
uuu
vTujij i (7.1.24)
Again, one should be careful to distinguish between a tensor such as T and particular
matrix representations of that tensor. The relation 7.1.23 is a tensor relation , relating
vectors and a tensor and is valid in all coordinate systems; the matrix representation of
this tensor relation, Eqn. 7.1.24, is to be sure valid in all coordinate systems, but the
entries in the matrices of 7.1.24 depend on the coordinate system chosen.
4 to be called simply a tensor in what follows
Section 7.1
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 198Note also that the transformation formulae for vectors, Eqn. 7.1.20, is not a tensor
relation; although 7.1.20 looks similar to the tensor relation 7.1.24, the former relates the
components of a vector to the components of the same vector in different coordinate
systems, whereas (by definition of a tensor) the relation 7.1.24 relates the components of a
vector to those of a different vector in the same coordinate system.
For these reasons, the notation uQuij i′= in Eqn. 7.1.20 is more formally called element
form , the ijQ being elements of a matrix rather than components of a tensor. This
distinction between element form and index notation should be noted, but the term “index
notation” is used for both tensor and matrix-specific manipulations in these notes.
Example
Recall the strain-displacement relations, Eqns. 1.2.19, which in full read
⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂=⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂=⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂=∂∂=∂∂=∂∂=
23
32
23
13
31
13
12
21
1233
33
22
22
11
11
21,21,21, ,
xu
xu
xu
xu
xu
xuxu
xu
xu
ε ε εε ε ε
(7.1.25)
The index notation for these equations is
⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂=
ij
ji
ijxu
xu
21ε (7.1.26)
This expression has two free indices and as such indicates nine separate equations.
Further, with its two subscripts, ijε, the strain, is a tensor. It can be expressed in the
matrix notation
[]( )( )
() ()
() () ⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
∂∂ ∂∂+∂∂∂∂+∂∂∂∂+∂∂ ∂∂ ∂∂+∂∂∂∂+∂∂∂∂+∂∂ ∂∂
=
3 3 3 2 2 3 21
3 1 1 3 212 3 3 2 21
2 2 2 1 1 2 211 3 3 1 21
1 2 2 1 21
1 1
/ / / / // / / / // / / / /
x u x u x u x u x ux u x u x u x u x ux u x u x u x u x u
ε
7.1.5 Tensor Transformation Rule
Consider now the tensor definition 7.1.23 expressed in two different coordinate systems:
[][][]{}
[][] [] {}i jij ii jij i
x vTux vTu
′ ′′=′′′=′= =
inin
vT uvT u
(7.1.27)
From the vector transformation rule 7.1.20,
Section 7.1
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 199[][][]
[][][]vQ vuQ u
TT
=′ =′=′ =′
jji ijji i
vQvuQ u
(7.1.28)
Combining 7.1.27-28,
[][][][][]vQT uQT T′= ′=kkj ij jji vQT uQ (7.1.29)
and so
[][][][][]vQTQ uT′= ′=kkj ij mi jji mi vQTQ uQQ (7.1.30)
(Note that m j mj jji mi u u uQQ ==δ .) Comparing with 7.1.24, it follows that
[][][][]
[][][] []QTQ TQTQ T
TT
=′ =′′= ′=
KK
pq qj pi ijpq jq ip ij
TQQ TTQQ T
Tensor Transformation Rule (7.1.31)
7.1.6 Problems
1. Write the following in index notation: v, 1ev⋅, kev⋅.
2. Show that jiijbaδ is equivalent to ba⋅.
3. Evaluate or simplify the following expressions:
(a) kkδ (b) ijijδδ (c) jk ijδδ
4. Show that [][]QuT is a 31× matrix with elements jijQu (write the matrices out in
full)
5. Show that [] []()[][]T T TQu uQ=
6. Are the three elements of [][]uQ the same as those of [][]QuT?
7. What is the index notation for ()cba⋅?
8. Write out the 33× matrices []A and []B in full, i.e. in terms of ,,12 11AA etc. and
verify that []kj ik ij BA= AB for 1 ,2== j i .
9. What is the index notation for
(a) [][]TBA
(b) [][] []vAvT (there is no ambiguity here, since [][]()[][][] []()vAv vAvT T= )
(c) [][] []BABT
10. The angles between the axes in two coordinate systems are given in the table below.
1x 2x 3x
1x′ o135 o60 o120
2x′ o90 o45 o45
3x′ o45 o60 o120
Construct the corresponding transformation matrix []Q and verify that it is
orthogonal.
Section 7.1
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 200
11. Consider a two-dimensional problem . If the components of a vector u in one
coordinate system are
⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡
32
what are they in a second coordinate system, obtained from the first by a positive
rotation of 30o? Sketch the two coordinate systems and the vector to see if your
answer makes sense.
12.
Consider again a two-dimensional problem wi th the same change in coordinates as
in Problem 11. The components of a 2D tensor in the first system are
⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡−
231 1
What are they in the second coordinate system?
Section 7.2
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 2017.2 Analysis of Three Dime nsional Stress and Strain
The concept of traction and stress was introduced and discussed in Part I, §3.1-3.5. For
the most part, the discussion was confined to two-dimensional states of stress. Here, the
fully three dimensional stress state is examined. There will be some repetition of the
earlier analyses.
7.2.1 The Traction Vector and Stress Components
Consider a traction vector t acting on a surface element, Fig. 7.2.1. Introduce a Cartesian
coordinate system with base vectors ie so that one of the base vectors is a normal to the
surface and the origin of the coordinate syst em is positioned at the point at which the
traction acts. For example, in Fig. 7.1.1, the 3e direction is taken to be normal to the
plane, and a superscript on t denotes this normal:
33 22 11)(3e e e tet t t ++= (7.2.1)
Each of these components it is represented by ijσ where the first subscript denotes the
direction of the normal and the second denotes the direction of the component to the
plane. Thus the three components of the traction vector shown in Fig. 7.2.1 are
33 32 31 , ,σσσ :
3 33 2 32 131)(3e e e teσσσ ++= (7.2.2)
The first two stresses, the components acting tangential to the surface, are shear stresses
whereas 33σ, acting normal to the plane, is a normal stress.
Figure 7.2.1: components of the traction vector
Consider the three traction vectors )()()(3 2 1,,e e ettt acting on the surface elements whose
outward normals are aligned with the three base vectors je, Fig. 7.2.2a. The three (or six)
surfaces can be amalgamated into one diagram as in Fig. 7.2.2b.
In terms of stresses, the traction vectors are
)(3et
2x
1x3x
)ˆ(nt
1e2e3e
32σ31σ33σ
Section 7.2
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 202()
()
()
3 33 2 32 313 23 2 22 213 13 2 12 11
32
e e e te e e te e e t
1e1e1e1
σσσσσσσσσ
++=++=++=
or ()
jijie teσ= (7.2.3)
Figure 7.2.2: the three traction vectors acting at a point; (a) on mutually orthogonal
planes, (b) the traction vectors illustrated on a box element
The components of the three traction vectors, i.e. the stress components, can now be
displayed on a box element as in Fig. 7.2.3. Note that the stress components will vary
slightly over the surfaces of an elemental box of finite size. However, it is assumed that
the element in Fig. 7.2.3 is small enough that th e stresses can be treated as constant, so
that they are the stresses acting at the origin.
Figure 7.2.3: the nine stress components with respect to a Cartesian coordinate
system
The nine stresses can be conveniently displayed in 33× matrix form:
21σ11σ31σ
12σ22σ32σ
23σ33σ
13σ3x
2x
1x1e()1et
01=x 02=x 03=x2e3e()3et()2et
1x2x3x
1x2x3x
1x2x3x
3x
2x2e3e
1e()1et()2et()3et
1x)a(
)b(
Section 7.2
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 203[]
⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
=
33 32 3123 22 2113 12 11
σσσσσσσσσ
σij (7.2.4)
It is important to realise that, if one were to take an element at some different orientation
to the element in Fig. 7.2.3, but at the same material particle , for example aligned with
the axes 3 2 1,,xxx′′′ shown in Fig. 7.2.4, one would then have different tractions acting and
the nine stresses would be different also. Th e stresses acting in this new orientation can
be represented by a new matrix:
[]
⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
′′′′′′′′′
=′
33 32 3123 22 2113 12 11
σσσσσσσσσ
σij (7.2.5)
Figure 7.2.4: the stress components with respect to a Cartesian coordinate system
different to that in Fig. 7.2.3
7.2.2 Cauchy’s Law
Cauchy’s Law , which will be proved below, states that the normal to a surface, iine n= ,
is related to the traction vector iite tn=)( acting on that surface, according to
jji i n tσ= (7.2.6)
Writing the traction and normal in vector form and the stress in 33× matrix form,
[] [] []
⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
=
⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
=
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
=
321
33 32 3123 22 2113 12 11
)(
3)(
2)(
1
)(, ,
nnn
n
ttt
ti ij i
σσσσσσσσσ
σ
nnn
n (7.2.7)
and Cauchy’s law in matrix notation reads
1x′2x′
3x′11σ′12σ′
13σ′ 31σ′
33σ′32σ′22σ′
21σ′
23σ′
Section 7.2
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 204⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
=
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
321
33 23 1332 22 1231 21 11
)(
3)(
2)(
1
nnn
ttt
σσσσσσσσσ
nnn
(7.2.8)
Note that it is the transpose stress matrix which is used in Cauchy’s law. Since the stress
matrix is symmetric, one can express Cauchy’s law in the form
jij i n tσ= Cauchy’s Law (7.2.9)
Cauchy’s law is illustrated in Fig. 7.2.5; in this figure, positive stresses ijσ are shown.
Figure 7.2.5: Cauchy’s Law; given the stresses and the normal to a plane, the
traction vector acting on the plane can be determined
Normal and Shear Stress
It is useful to be able to evaluate the normal stress Nσ and shear stress Sσ acting on any
plane, Fig. 7.2.6. For this purpose, note that the stress acting normal to a plane is the
projection of )(nt in the direction of n,
)(ntn⋅=Nσ (7.2.10)
The magnitude of the shear stress acting on the surface can then be obtained from
22)(
N S σ σ −=nt (7.2.11)
3x
2x
1xn()nt
23σ13σ
33σ12σ
22σ
32σ31σ21σ11σ()n
3t
()n
1t()n
2t
Section 7.2
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 205
Figure 7.2.6: the normal and shear stress acting on an arbitrary plane through a
point
Example
The state of stress at a point with respect to a Cartesian coordinates system 3210 xxx is
given by:
[]
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
−− =
12 32 213 12 ijσ
Determine:
(a) the traction vector acting on a plane through the point whose unit normal is
3 2 1 )3/2( )3/2( )3/1( e e e n − +=
(b) the component of this traction acting perpendicular to the plane
(c) the shear component of traction on the plane
Solution
(a) From Cauchy’s law,
⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
−−
=
⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
−⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
−− =
⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
=
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
392
31
221
12 32 213 12
31
321
33 23 1332 22 1231 21 11
)(
3)(
2)(
1
nnn
ttt
σσσσσσσσσ
nnn
so that 3 2 1)(ˆ 3 )3/2( ee e tn−+−= .
(b) The component normal to the plane is
.4.29/22)3/2()3/2(3)3/1)(3/2()(≈=++ −=⋅= n tn
Nσ
(c) The shearing component of traction is
()() ( )[ ]()[] { } 1.2 1 32/12
9222 2 2
32 22)(≈ −−++−=−=N S σ σnt
■ 3x
2x
1xn()ntNσ
Sσ
Section 7.2
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 206
Proof of Cauchy’s Law
Cauchy’s law can be proved using force equilibr ium of material elements. First, consider
a tetrahedral free-body, with vertex at the origin, Fig. 7.2.7. It is required to determine the
traction t in terms of the nine stress components (which are all shown positive in the
diagram).
Figure 7.2.7: proof of Cauchy’s Law
The components of the unit normal, in, are the direction cosines of the normal vector, i.e.
the cosines of the angles between the norma l and each of the coordinate directions:
()i i i n=⋅=en en, cos (7.2.12)
Let the area of the base of the tetrahedran, with normal n, be SΔ. The area 1SΔ is then
αcosSΔ , where α is the angle between the planes, as shown to the right of Fig. 7.2.7;
this angle is the same as that between the vectors n and 1e, so Sn SΔ=Δ1 1 , and similarly
for the other surfaces:
Sn Si iΔ=Δ (7.2.13)
The resultant surface force on the body, acting in the ix direction, is then
Sn St S St Fjji i j ji i i Δ−Δ=Δ−Δ=∑ σ σ (7.2.14)
For equilibrium, this expression must be zero, and one arrives at Cauchy’s law.
Note:
As proved in Part III, this result holds also in the general case of accelerating material
elements in the presences of body forces.
3x
2x
1xn()nt
23σ13σ
33σ12σ
22σ
32σ31σ21σ11σ1SΔ
3SΔ••n
2SΔα
1e
Section 7.2
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 2077.2.3 The Stress Tensor
Cauchy’s law 7.2.9 is of the same form as 7.1.24 and so by definition the stress is a
tensor. Denote the stress tensor in symbolic notation by σ. Cauchy’s law in symbolic
form then reads
nσt= (7.2.15)
Further, the transformation rule for stress follows the general tensor transformation rule
7.1.31:
[][][][]
[][][] []QσQσQσQσ
TT
=′ =′′= ′ =
KK
pq qj pi ijpq jq ip ij
QQQQ
σ σσ σ
Stress Transformation Rule (7.2.16)
As with the normal and traction vectors, the components and hence matrix representation
of the stress changes with coordinate system, as with the two different matrix
representations 7.2.4 and 7.2.5. Howe ver, there is only one stress tensor σ at a point.
Another way of looking at this is to note that an infinite number of planes pass through a
point, and on each of these planes acts a traction vector, and each of these traction vectors
has three (stress) components. All of these traction vectors taken together define the
complete state of stress at a point.
Example
The state of stress at a point with respect to an 3210 xxx coordinate system is given by
[]
⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
−− =
12 02 310 12
ijσ
(a) What are the stress components with respect to axes 3210 xxx′′′ which are obtained
from the first by a o45 rotation (positive counterclockwise) about the 2x axis, Fig.
7.2.8?
(b) Use Cauchy’s law to evaluate the normal and shear stress on a plane with normal
()()3 1 2/1 2/1 e e n + = and relate your result with that from (a)
Section 7.2
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 208
Figure 7.2.8: two different coordinate systems at a point
Solution
(a) The transformation matrix is
[]() ()()
()()()
()()() ⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
−=
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
′ ′ ′′ ′ ′′ ′ ′
= 21
2121
21
3 3 2 3 1 33 2 2 2 1 23 1 2 1 1 1
001 00
, cos , cos , cos, cos , cos , cos, cos , cos , cos
xx xx xxxx xx xxxx xx xx
Qij
and I QQ=T as expected. The rotated stress components are therefore
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
−− =⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
−⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
−−
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡−
=
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
′′′′′′′′′
23
21
2121
2321
23
2321
2121
21
21
2121
21
33 32 3123 22 2113 12 11
3001 00
12 02 310 12
00 100
σσσσσσσσσ
and the new stress matrix is symmetric as expected.
(b) From Cauchy’s law, the traction vector is
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
−=
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
−− =
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
2121
2121
)(
3)(
2)(
1 2
0
12 02 310 12
nnn
ttt
so that ()()()3 2 1)(ˆ2/1 2/1 2 e e e tn+ −= . The normal and shear stress on the
plane are
2/3)(=⋅= n tn
Nσ
and
2/3 )2/3(32 22)(=−=−=N S σ σnt
The normal to the plane is equal to 3e′ and so Nσ should be the same as 33σ′ and it
is. The stress Sσ should be equal to ()()2
322
31σσ ′+′ and it is. The results are 1x1e
2 2ee′=3e
3e′
2 2xx′=3x
1e′
1x′3x′
o45
o45
Section 7.2
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 209displayed in Fig. 7.2.9, in which the traction is represented in different ways, with
components ())(
3)(
2)(
1 ,,n n nttt and ( )33 32 31 ,,σσσ ′′′ .
Figure 7.2.9: traction and stresses acting on a plane
Isotropic State of Stress
Suppose the state of stress in a body is
[]
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
= =
000
0
0 00 00 0
σσσ
δσσ σij ij (7.2.17)
One finds that the application of the stress tensor transformation rule yields the very same components no matter what the new coordinate system{ ▲Problem 3}. In other words, no
shear stresses act, no matter what the orienta tion of the plane through the point. This is
termed an
isotropic state of stress , or a spherical state of stress . One example of
isotropic stress is the stress arising in a flui d at rest, which cannot support shear stress, in
which case
[][]Iσ p−= (7.2.18)
where the scalar p is the fluid hydrostatic pressure . For this reason, an isotropic state of
stress is also referred to as a hydrostatic state of stress .
7.2.4 Principal Stresses
For certain planes through a material particle , there are traction vectors which act normal
to the plane, as in Fig. 7.2.10. In this case the traction can be expressed as a scalar
multiple of the normal vector,
n tnσ=)(.
3en′=
2 2xx′=
1x′23
33=′=σσN
)(nt
23
32−=′σ21
31=′σ
2)(
1=nt21 )(
2−=nt21 )(
3=ntSσ
1x
Section 7.2
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 210
Figure 7.2.10: a purely normal traction vector
From Cauchy’s law then, for these planes,
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
=
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
= =
321
321
33 32 3123 22 2113 12 11
, ,
nnn
nnn
n ni jij σ
σσσσσσσσσ
σσσn nσ (7.2.19)
This is a standard eigenvalue problem from Linear Algebra: given a matrix []ijσ, find
the eigenvalues σ and associated eigenvectors n such that Eqn. 7.2.19 holds.
To solve the problem, first re-write the equation in the form
() ()
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
=
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
⎪⎭⎪⎬⎫
⎪⎩⎪⎨⎧
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
−
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
=−=−
000
100010001
,0 ,321
33 32 3123 22 2113 12 11
nnn
nj ij ij σ
σσσσσσσσσ
σδσ σ 0nIσ (7.2.20)
or
⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
=
⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
−−−
000
321
33 32 3123 22 2113 12 11
nnn
σσσσσσσσσσσσ
(7.2.21)
This is a set of three homogeneous eq uations in three unknowns (if one treats σ as
known). From basic linear algebra, this system has a solution (apart from 0 =in ) if and
only if the determinant of the coefficient matrix is zero, i.e. if
0 det) det(
33 32 3123 22 2113 12 11
=
⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
−−−
=−
σσσσσσσσσσσσ
σIσ (7.2.22)
Evaluating the determinant, one has the following cubic characteristic equation of the
stress tensor σ,
03 22
13=−+− I I Iσσσ Characteristic Equation (7.2.23)
and the principal scalar invariants of the stress tensor are no shear stress – only a normal
component to the traction nn tnσ=)(
Section 7.2
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 211
31 23 122
12 332
31 222
23 11 33 22 11 32
312
232
12 11 33 33 22 22 11 233 22 11 1
2σσσσσσσσσσσσσσσσσσσσσσσσ
+−−− =−−−++=++=
III
(7.2.24)
(3I is the determinant of the stress matrix.) The characteristic equation 7.2.23 can now be
solved for the eigenvalues σ and then Eqn. 7.2.21 can be used to solve for the
eigenvectors n.
Now another theorem of linear algebra states th at the eigenvalues of a real (that is, the
components are real), symmetric matrix (such as the stress matrix) are all real and further that the associated eigenvectors are mutually orthogonal. This means that the three roots
of the characteristic equation are real and that the three associated eigenvectors form a
mutually orthogonal system. This is illustrate d in Fig. 7.2.11; the eigenvalues are called
principal stresses and are labelled 3 2 1 ,,σσσ and the three corresponding eigenvectors
are called principal directions , the directions in which the principal stresses act. The
planes on which the principal stresses act (to which the principal directions are normal)
are called the principal planes .
Figure 7.2.11: the three principal stresses acting at a point and the three associated
principal directions 1, 2 and 3
Once the principal stresses are found, as mentioned, the principal directions can be found
by solving Eqn. 7.2.21, which can be expressed as
0 ) (0 ) (0 ) (
3 33 2 32 1313 23 2 22 1213 13 2 12 1 11
=−++=+−+=++−
n n nn n nn n n
σσσσσσσσσσσσ
(7.2.25)
Each principal stress value in this equation gives rise to the three components of the
associated principal direction vector, 3 2 1,,nnn . The solution also requires that the
magnitude of the normal be specified: for a unit vector, 1=⋅nn . The directions of the
normals are also chosen so that they form a right-handed set.
11σ
3σ2σ
32
Section 7.2
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 212Example
The stress at a point is given with respect to the axes 321xxOx by the values
[]
⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
−−−=
1 12 012 6 00 0 5
ijσ .
Determine (a) the principal values, (b) the principal directions (and sketch them).
Solution:
(a) The principal values are the solution to the characteristic equation
0) 15)( 5)( 10(
1 12 012 6 00 0 5
=+−+−=
−−−−−−
σσσ
σσσ
which yields the three principal values 15 ,5 ,103 2 1 −=== σσσ .
(b)
The eigenvectors are now obtained from Eqn. 7.2.25. First, for 101=σ ,
0 9 12 00 12 16 00 0 0 5
3 2 13 2 13 2 1
=−−=−−=++−
n n nn n nn n n
and using also the equation 12
32
22
1 =++ n n n leads to 3 2 1 )5/4( )5/3( e e n +−= . Similarly,
for 52=σ and 153−=σ , one has, respectively,
0 4 12 00 12 11 00 0 0 0
3 2 13 2 13 2 1
=−−=−−=++
n n nn n nn n n
and
0 16 12 00 12 9 00 0 0 20
3 2 13 2 13 2 1
=+−=−+=++
n n nn n nn n n
which yield 1 2e n= and 3 2 3 )5/3( )5/4( e e n + = . The principal directions are sketched in
Fig. 7.2.12. Note that the three components of each principal direction, 3 2 1,,nnn , are the
direction cosines: the cosines of the angles between that principal direction and the three
coordinate axes. For example, for 1σ with 5 /4 ,5/3 ,03 2 1 =−== n n n , the angles made
with the coordinate axes 3 2 1,,xxx are, respectively, 0, 127o and 37o.
Figure 7.2.12: principal directions
■
3x
1x2x3ˆn1ˆn
2ˆno37
Section 7.2
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 213Invariants
The principal stresses 3 2 1 ,,σσσ are independent of any coordinate system; the 3210 xxx
axes to which the stress matrix in Eqn. 7.2.19 is referred can have any orientation – the
same principal stresses will be found from the eigenvalue analysis. This is expressed by
using the symbolic notation for the problem: n nσσ= , which is independent of any
coordinate system. Thus the principal stresses are intrinsic properties of the stress state at
a point. It follows that the functions 3 2 1,,III in the characteristic equation Eqn. 7.2.23
are also independent of any coordinate system, and hence the name principal scalar
invariants (or simply invariants ) of the stress.
The stress invariants can also be written neatly in terms of the principal stresses:
321 313 32 21 23 2 1 1
σσσσσσσσσσσσ
=++=++=
III
(7.2.26)
Also, if one chooses a coordinate system to coincide with the principal directions, Fig.
7.2.12, the stress matrix takes the simple form
[]
⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
=
321
0 00 00 0
σσσ
σij (7.2.27)
Note that when two of the principal stresses are equal, one of the principal directions will
be unique, but the other two will be arbitrary – one can choose any two principal
directions in the plane perpendicular to the uniquely determined direction, so that the
three form an orthonormal set. This stress state is called axi-symmetric . When all three
principal stresses are equal, one has an isotropic state of stress, and all directions are
principal directions – the stress matrix has the form 7.2.27 no matter what orientation the
planes through the point.
Example
The two stress matrices from the Example of §7.2.3, describing the stress state at a point
with respect to different coordinate systems, are
[]
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
−− = 12 02 310 12
ijσ , []
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
−− =′
2/3 2/1 2/12/1 3 2/32/1 2/3 2/3
ijσ
The first invariant is the sum of the normal stresses, the diagonal terms, and is the same
for both as expected:
6 3 13223
23
1 =++=++=I
The other invariants can also be obtained from either matrix, and are
3 ,63 2 −== I I
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Section 7.2
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 2147.2.5 Maximum and Min imum Stress Values
Normal Stresses
The three principal stresses include the maximum and minimum normal stress
components acting at a point. To prove this, first let 3 2 1,,eee be unit vectors in the
principal directions . Consider next an arbitrary unit normal vector iine n= . From
Cauchy’s law (see Fig. 7.2.13 – the stress matrix in Cauchy’s law is now with respect to
the principal directions 1, 2 and 3), the no rmal stress acting on the plane with normal n is
()ijij N N nnσσ σ = ⋅=⋅= ,)(nnσ n tn (7.2.28)
Figure 7.2.13: normal stress acting on a plane defined by the unit normal n
Thus
2
332
222
11
321
321
321
0 00 00 0
n n n
nnn
nnn
N σσσ
σσσ
σ ++=
⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
⎪⎭⎪⎬⎫
⎪⎩⎪⎨⎧
⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
= (7.2.29)
Since 12
32
22
1 =++ n n n and, without loss of generality, taking 3 2 1σσσ≥≥ , one has
( )N n n n n n n σσσσ σσ =++≥++=2
332
222
112
32
22
1 1 1 (7.2.30)
Similarly,
( )32
32
22
1 32
332
222
11 σ σσσσσ ≥++≥++= n n n n n nN (7.2.31)
Thus the maximum normal stress acting at a point is the maximum principal stress and the
minimum normal stress acting at a point is the minimum principal stress.
3
2
1n()ntNσ
principal
directions
Section 7.2
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 215Shear Stresses
Next, it will be shown that the maximum shearing stresses at a point act on planes oriented at 45
o to the principal planes and that they have magnitude equal to half the
difference between the principal stresses. First, again, let 3 2 1,,eee be unit vectors in the
principal directions and consider an arbitrary unit normal vector iine n= . The normal
stress is given by Eqn. 7.2.29,
2
332
222
11 n n nN σσσσ ++= (7.2.32)
Cauchy’s law gives the components of the traction vector as
⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
=
⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
=
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
332211
321
321
)(
1)(
1)(
1
0 00 00 0
nnn
nnn
ttt σσσ
σσσ
nnn (7.2.33)
and so the shear stress on the plane is, from Eqn. 7.2.11,
() ( )22
332
222
112
32
32
22
22
12
12n n n n n nS σσσσσσσ ++−++= (7.2.34)
Using the condition 12
32
22
1 =++ n n n to eliminate 3n leads to
() () () ()[ ]2
32
2 3 22
1 3 12
32
22
32
22
12
32
12σσσσσσσσσσσ +−+−−+−+−= n n n nS (7.2.35)
The stationary points are now obtained by equating the partial derivatives with respect to
the two variables 1n and 2n to zero:
()() () () []{}
()() () () []{} 0 20 2
2
2 3 22
1 3 1 3 2 3 2 2
222
2 3 22
1 3 1 3 1 3 1 1
12
=−+−−−−=∂∂=−+−−−−=∂∂
n n nnn n nn
SS
σσσσσσσσσσσσσσσσσσ
(7.2.36)
One sees immediately that 02 1==n n (so that 13±=n ) is a solution; this is the principal
direction 3e and the shear stress is by definition zero on the plane with this normal. In
this calculation, the component 3n was eliminated and 2
Sσ was treated as a function of the
variables ),(2 1nn . Similarly, 1n can be eliminated with ) ,(3 2nn treated as the variables,
leading to the solution 1en=, and 2n can be eliminated with ) ,(3 1nn treated as the
variables, leading to the solution 2en=. Thus these solutions lead to the minimum shear
stress value 02=Sσ .
A second solution to Eqn. 7.2.36 can be seen to be 2/1 ,02 1 ±==n n (so that
2/13±=n ) with corresponding shear stress values ()2
3 2 41 2σσσ −=S . Two other
Section 7.2
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 216solutions can be obtained as described earlier, by eliminating 1n and by eliminating 2n.
The full solution is listed below, and these are evidently the maximum (absolute value of
the) shear stresses acting at a point:
2 11 33 2
21,0,
21,
2121,
21,0,
2121,
21,
21,0
σσσσσσσσσ
−=⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛±±=−=⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛±±=−=⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛±±=
SSS
nnn
(7.2.37)
Taking 3 2 1σσσ≥≥ , the maximum shear stress at a point is
()3 1 max21σστ −= (7.2.38)
and acts on a plane with normal oriented at 45o to the 1 and 3 principal directions. This is
illustrated in Fig. 7.2.14.
Figure 7.2.14: maximum shear stress at a point
Example
Consider the stress state examined in the Example of §7.2.4:
[]
⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
−−−=
1 12 012 6 00 0 5
ijσ
The principal stresses were found to be 15 ,5 ,103 2 1 −=== σσσ and so the maximum
shear stress is
()225
21
3 1 max =−=σστ
One of the planes upon which they act is shown in Fig. 7.2.15 (see Fig. 7.2.12)
13
maxτ
maxτprincipal
directions
Section 7.2
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 217
Figure 7.2.15: maximum shear stress
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7.2.6 Mohr’s Circles of Stress
The Mohr’s circle for 2D stress states was discussed in Part I, §3.5.4. For the 3D case,
following on from section 7.2.5, one has the conditions
12
32
22
12
32
32
22
22
12
12 22
332
222
11
=++++=+++=
n n nn n nn n n
N SN
σσσσσσσσσ
(7.2.39)
Solving these equations gives
()()
() ()
() ()
() ()
() ()
() ()2 3 1 32
2 1 2
31 2 3 22
1 3 2
23 1 2 12
3 2 2
1
σσσσσσσσσσσσσσσσσσσσσσσσσσσ
−−+−−=−−+−−=−−+−−=
S N NS N NS N N
nnn (7.2.40)
Taking 3 2 1σσσ≥≥ , and noting that the squares of the normal components must be
positive, one has that
()()
() ()
() () 000
2
2 12
1 32
3 2
≥+−−≤+−−≥+−−
S N NS N NS N N
σσσσσσσσσσσσσσσ
(7.2.41)
and these can be re-written as
() [ ]()[]
()[] ()[]
()[] ()[]2
2 1 212
2 1 21 22
3 1 212
3 1 21 22
3 2 212
3 2 21 2
σσ σσσσσσ σσσσσσ σσσσ
−≥+−+−≤+−+−≥+−+
N SN SN S
(7.2.42)
3x
1x2x3ˆn1ˆn
2ˆno37maxτ
Section 7.2
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 218If one takes coordinates ()S Nσσ, , the equality signs here represent circles in ()S Nσσ,
stress space, Fig. 7.2.16. Each point ()S Nσσ, in this stress space represents the stress on
a particular plane through the material particle in question. Admissible ()S Nσσ, pairs are
given by the conditions Eqns. 7.2.42; they must lie inside a circle of centre ()() 0,3 1 21σσ+
and radius ()3 1 21σσ− . This is the large circle in Fig. 7.2.16. The points must lie outside
the circle with centre ()() 0,3 2 21σσ+ and radius ()3 2 21σσ− and also outside the circle
with centre ()() 0,2 1 21σσ+ and radius ()2 1 21σσ− ; these are the two smaller circles in the
figure. Thus the admissible points in stress space lie in the shaded region of Fig. 7.2.16.
Figure 7.2.16: admissible points in stress space
7.2.7 Three Dimens ional Strain
The strain ijε, in symbolic form ε, is a tensor and as such it follows the same rules as for
the stress tensor. In particular, it follows the general tensor transformation rule 7.2.16; it
has principal values ε which satisfy the characteristic equation 7.2.23 and these include
the maximum and minimum normal strain at a point. There are three principal strain
invariants given by 7.2.24 or 7.2.26 and the maximum shear strain occurs on planes
oriented at 45o to the principal directions.
7.2.8 Problems
1. The state of stress at a point with respect to a 3210 xxx coordinate system is given by
[]
⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
−−− =
2 1 21 012 12
ijσ
Use Cauchy’s law to determine the tract ion vector acting on a plane trough this
point whose unit normal is 3/) (3 2 1 e ee n ++= . What is the normal stress acting
on the plane? What is the shear stress acting on the plane?
2. The state of stress at a point with respect to a 3210 xxx coordinate system is given by
[]
⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
−=
2 02013231
ijσ NσSσ
• ••
3σ2σ1σ
Section 7.2
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 219What are the stress components with respect to axes 3210 xxx′′′ which are obtained
from the first by a o45 rotation (positive counterclockwise) about the 3x axis
3. Show, in both the index and matrix notation, that the components of an isotropic stress state remain unchanged under a coordinate transformation.
4.
Consider a two-dimensional problem. Th e stress transformation formulae are then,
in full,
⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡−
⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡
⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡
−=⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡
′′′′
θθθθ
σσσσ
θθθθ
σσσσ
cos sinsin cos
cos sinsin cos
22 2112 11
22 2112 11
Multiply the right hand side out and use the fact that the stress tensor is symmetric
(21 12σσ= - not true for all tensors). What do you get? Look familiar?
5. The state of stress at a point with respect to a 3210 xxx coordinate system is given by
[]
⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
−−
=
1 0 002/52/102/1 2/5
ijσ
Evaluate the principal stresses and the principal directions. What is the maximum
shear stress acting at the point?
Section 7.3
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 2207.3 Governing Equations of Three Dimensional
Elasticity
7.3.1 Hooke’s Law and Lamé’s Constants
Linear elasticity was introduced in Part I, §4.2. The three-dimensional Hooke’s law for
isotropic linear elastic solids (Part I, Eqns. 4.2.9) can be expressed in index notation as
ij kkij ij μεελδσ 2+= (7.3.1)
where (see also Part I, Eqns. 6.2.21)
() ( ) ()νμνννλ+=−+=12,21 1E E (7.3.2)
are the Lamé constants ( μ is the Shear Modulus). Eqns. 7.3.1 can be inverted to obtain
{▲Problem 1}
()kk ij ij ij σδμλμλσμε2 32 21
+−= (7.3.3)
7.3.2 Navier’s Equations
The governing equations of el asticity are Hooke’s law (E qn. 7.3.1), the equations of
motion, Eqn. 1.1.9 (see Eqns. 7.1.10-11),
i i
jija bxρσ=+∂∂ (7.3.4)
and the strain-displacement re lations, Eqn. 1.2.19 (see Eqns. 7.1.25-26),
⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂=
ij
ji
ijxu
xu
21ε (7.3.5)
Substituting 7.3.5 into 7.3.1 and then into 7.3.4 leads to the 3D Navier’s equations {▲Problem 2}
()i i
j ji
i jja bxxu
xxuρ μ μλ =+∂∂∂+∂∂∂+2 2
Navier’s Equations (7.3.6)
These reduce to the 2D plane strain Navier’s equations, Eqns. 3.1.4, by setting 03=u and
0 /3=∂∂x . They do not reduce to the plane stress equations since the latter are only an
Section 7.3
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 221approximate solution to the equations of elasti city which are valid only in the limit as the
thickness of the thin plate of plane stress tends to zero.
7.3.3 Problems
1.
Invert Eqns. 7.3.1 to get 7.3.3.
2. Derive the 3D Navier’s equations from 7.3.6 from 7.3.1, 7.3.4 and 7.3.5
Section 7.4
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 2227.4 Elastodynamics
7.4.1 Propagation of Waves in Elastic Solids
When a stress wave travels through a material, it causes material par ticles to displace by
u. It can be shown that any vector u can be written in the form1
a u curl+∇=φ (7.4.1)
where φ is a scalar potential and a is a vector. These two terms in the displacement
field can be examined separately. The most general displacement field can be obtained by
adding both solutions together.
Irrotational Waves
First looking at the scalar potential term, suppose that the displacement is given by
φ∇=u . If one can find a scalar φ such that φ∇=u , then it follows that 0u= curl , or
0 e e ee e e
u
=⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂−∂∂+⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂−∂∂+⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂−∂∂=∂∂∂∂∂∂=
3
21
12
2
13
31
1
32
233 2 13 2 13 2 1
/ / / curl
xu
xu
xu
xu
xu
xuu u ux x x
(7.4.2)
Thus each of the terms inside the brackets is zero. But these terms represent rotations of
material particles (see Eqns. 1.1.20). For example, as illustrated in Fig. 7.4.1,
⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂−∂∂=
21
12
321
xu
xuω (7.4.3)
Figure 7.4.1: a rotation
1 from the Helmholtz theory 1x2x
2u1u−
3ω3ω
Section 7.4
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 223
Thus 0u= curl can be interpreted as no rotation of material particles. A small element of
material can still undergo normal and shear strain, but the element will not rotate as a
rigid body in space.
Taking the displacement field
φ∇=u , writing it in index notation, j j x u∂∂= /φ , and
substituting into Navier’s equations, leads to the three-dimensional wave equation:
()
() ( ) ννρν
ρμλ
21 11 2,1
22
22
−+−=+=∂∂=∂∂∂ Ectu
c xxu
Li
L k ki (7.4.4)
This displacement field thus corresponds to stress waves travelling at speed Lc, causing
material to strain but not to rotate. These irrotational waves are also called waves of
dilatation .
Equivoluminal Waves
Consider now the displacement field a ucurl= . If one can find a vector a such that
a ucurl= , then it follows that 0=⋅∇u , or
VVxu
xu
xu
Δ=++=∂∂+∂∂+∂∂=⋅∇
33 22 1133
22
11
εεεu
(7.4.5)
Thus the condition that the di splacement field be divergence -free implies that there is no
volume change . There can be normal strains only so long as their sum is zero.
Taking k k kk x u∂∂= /ε and substituting into Navier’s equations then leads immediately to
22 2
tu
xxui
k ki
∂∂=∂∂∂ρ μ (7.4.6)
or the three-dimensional wave equation:
()νρρμ
+==
∂∂=∂∂∂
12,1
22
22Ec
tu
c xxu
Ti
T k ki (7.4.7)
This displacement field thus corresponds to stress waves travelling at speed Tc, causing
material to shear. These equivoluminal waves are also called shear waves or waves of
distortion .
In summary, when an event such as an explosion occurs, two different types of wave
emerge, irrotational waves which result in irrotational displacement fields, and
equivoluminal waves which result in equivoluminal displacements. These waves travel at
different speeds.
Section 7.4
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 224
7.4.2 Plane Waves
At a sufficient distance from any initial disturbance, a stress wave will travel in a plane. It can be assumed that all material particles will displace either parallel to the direction of
wave propagation (
longitudinal waves ) or perpendicular to this direction ( transverse
waves ).
Let the wave travel in the 1x direction.
Irrotational (p / longitudinal) Plane Waves
Consider particles which displace in the direction of wave propagation according to
1 1 1 ),( e u txu= . This is an irrotational wave since 0u= curl , and the stress wave is
governed by the one-dimensional wave equation
212
2 2
1121
tu
c xu
L∂∂=∂∂ (7.4.8)
These longitudinal plane waves are also called p-waves2.
Figure 7.4.2: a longitudinal wave
Equivoluminal (s / transverse / shear) Plane Waves
Consider particles which displace according to 2 1 2 ),( e u txu= . This is an equivoluminal
wave since 0=⋅∇u , and the stress wave is governed by the one-dimensional wave
equation
222
2 2
1221
tu
c xu
T∂∂=∂∂ (7.4.9)
2 p stands for “primary” 1x
wavefront compression /
rarefaction
Section 7.4
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 225These transverse/shear waves are also called s-waves3.
Figure 7.4.3: a transverse wave
7.4.3 Vibration Analysis
A vibration analysis can be carried out in exactly the same way as in Chapter 2, only the
wave speeds in the 1D wave equations 7.4.8 and 7.4.9 are now different from the 1D
speed
ρ/E . The particular solutions, forced vibration and resonance theory of Chapter
2 can again be applied here. The analysis here is appropriate for thin plates “infinitely
wide” in the 3 2,xx directions, Fig. 7.4.4. The figure shows longitudinal vibration, but
one can also have transverse vibration where the particles displace perpendicular to the 1x
axis.
Figure 7.4.4: stretch vibration of a plate
7.4.4 Waves at Boundaries
Plane waves exist in unbounded elastic continua. In a finite body, a plane wave will be reflected when it hits a free surface. In this case, one needs to solve Navier’s equations
3 s stands for “secondary” l1x1x00
==
SNσσ
Section 7.4
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 226subject to the boundary conditions of zero normal and shear stress at the free surface.
Waves of both types will in general be reflected for any single type of incident wave.
Similarly, when a wave meets an interface between two different materials, there will be
reflection and refraction. The boundary c onditions are that the displacements are
continuous and the normal and shear stresses are continuous, Fig. 7.4.5
Figure 7.4.5: reflection and refraction of a wave at an interface
7.4.5 Waves at Boundaries
The waves discussed thus far are body waves . When a free surface exists, for example
the surface of the earth, another type of wave motion is possible; these are the Rayleigh
waves and travel along the surface very much like water waves. It can be shown that the
speed of Rayleigh waves is between 90% and 95% of Tc, depending on the value of
Poisson’s ratio. Similar types of waves can propagate along the interface between two
different materials.
7.4.6 Problems
1.
Consider the motion
() 0 ,0 ,2sin3 2 1 1 ==− = u uctxlu uπ,
What are the strains in the material? What are the corresponding stresses? What is
the volume change in the material? What is the name (or names) given to the type of
wave which causes this kind of motion?
2. Consider the motion
() 0 ,2sin ,03 1 2 1 =− == uctxlu u uπ,
What are the strains in the material? What are the corresponding stresses? What is
the volume change in the material? What is the name (or names) given to the type of wave which causes this kind of motion?
3.
Derive an expression for the ratio T Lcc/ in terms of the material’s Poisson’s ratio
only. Which is the faster, the longitudinal or transverse wave? )1( )1( )1(, ,ρν E
)2( )2( )2(, ,ρν E)2( )1( )2( )1(,y y x x u u u u = =
)2( )1( )2( )1(,S S N N σσσσ = =
Section 7.4
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 227
4. Show that the motion
() () ctxlpx u u u u − ===1 2 3 2 12cos cos ,0 ,0π,
is equivoluminal.
5. Consider the motion
()() [] 0 ,0 , sin sin3 2 3 3 1 ==+ +− = u uctx ctx u u βα β
(i) what kind of elastic stress wave does this involve ? (Sketch the plane of the wave
and its direction of propagation.)
(ii) what are the strains and stresses.
(iii) use the equations of motion to determine the wave speed. Is it what you
expected?
(iv) Suppose that the plane 03=x is a free surface. Determine α.
(v) Suppose also that h x=3 is a free surface. Determine β.
6. Consider a plate with left face ()01=x subjected to a forced displacement
1 sin e u tΩ=α and the right face ()lx=1 free.
(i) find the “thickness-stretch” vibration of the plate. What are the natural
frequencies?
(ii) When does resonance occur?
7. Consider a plate with left face ()01=x subjected to a traction 2 cos e t tΩ−=α and
the right face () lx=1 fixed, as shown in the figure below.
(i) find the “thickness-shear” vibration of the plate. What are the natural
frequencies?
(ii) When does resonance occur?
[note: assume a displacement 2 1 2 ),( e u txu= ; as with transverse waves, this will
satisfy the 1-d wave equation with c being the transverse wave speed. Use the traction
to obtain an expression for the shear stress 12σ over the left hand face. When
applying the stress boundary condition, you will need the strain-displacement
expression and stress-strain law, fixed
1x2x
12σ
Section 7.4
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 228⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
∂∂+∂∂=
12
21
1221
xu
xuε , 12 1221σμε=
8. Consider the case of ( )3 2sin cos e e u t tΩ+Ω=α over the left face () 01=x with the
right face () lx=1 fixed. Derive an expression for the particular solution and show
that it represents circular motion of the particles in the 3 2x x− plane.
[hint: evaluate the particular solutions for 2u and 3u separately and then show that
2 2
32
2 r u u=+ for some r (independent of time)]
Section 8.1
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 2418.1 Introduction to Plasticity
8.1.1 Introduction
The theory of linear elasticity is useful for modelling materials which undergo small
deformations and which return to their original configuration upon removal of load.
Almost all real materials will undergo some permanent deformation, which remains after
removal of load. With metals, significant permanent deformations will usually occur
when the stress reaches some critical value, called the yield stress , a material property.
Elastic deformations are termed reversible; the energy expended in deformation is stored
as elastic strain energy and is completely recovered upon load removal. Permanent
deformations involve the dissipation of energy; such processes are termed irreversible , in
the sense that the original state can be achieved only by the expenditure of more energy.
The classical theory of plasticity grew out of the study of metals in the late nineteenth
century. It is concerned with materials wh ich initially deform elastically, but which
deform plastically upon reaching a yield stress. In meta ls and other crystalline materials
the occurrence of plastic deformations at the micro-scale level is due to the motion of dislocations and the migration of grain boundaries on the micro-level. In sands and other
granular materials plastic flow is due both to the irreversible rearrangement of individual
particles and to the irreversible crushing of individual particles. Similarly, compression
of bone to high stress levels will lead to particle crushing. The deformation of micro-
voids and the development of micro-cracks is also an important cause of plastic
deformations in materials such as rocks.
A good part of the discussion in what follows is concerned with the plasticity of metals;
this is the ‘simplest’ type of plasticity and it serves as a good background and
introduction to the modelling of plasticity in other material-types. There are two broad groups of metal plasticity problem which are of interest to the engineer and analyst. The
first involves relatively small plastic strains, of ten of the same order as the elastic strains
which occur. Analysis of problems involving small plastic strains allows one to design
structures optimally, so that they will not fail when in service, but at the same time are not
stronger than they really need to be. In th is sense, plasticity is seen as a material failure
1.
The second type of problem involves very large strains and deformations, so large that the
elastic strains can be disregarded. These problems occur in the analysis of metals manufacturing and forming processes, which can involve extrusion, drawing, forging,
rolling and so on. In these latter-type problems, a simplified model known as perfect
plasticity is usually employed (see below), and use is made of special limit theorems
which hold for such models.
Plastic deformations are normally rate independent, that is, the stresses induced are
independent of the rate of deformation (or rate of loading). This is in marked
1 two other types of failure, brittle fracture , due to dynamic crack growth, and the buckling of some
structural components, can be modelled reasonably accurately using elasticity theory (see, for example, Part
I, §6.1, Part II, §5.3)
Section 8.1
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 242contrast to classical Newtonian fluids for example, where the stress levels are
governed by the rate of deformation through the viscosity of the fluid.
Materials commonly known as “plastics” are not plastic in the sense described here.
They, like other polymeric materials, exhibit viscoelastic behaviour where, as the
name suggests, the material response has both elastic and viscous components. Due to their viscosity, their response is, unlike the plastic materials, rate-dependent .
Further, although the viscoelastic material s can suffer irrecoverable deformation,
they do not have any critical yield or thre shold stress, which is the characteristic
property of plastic behaviour. When a material undergoes plastic deformations, i.e.
irrecoverable and at a critical yield stress, and these effects are rate dependent, the
material is referred to as being viscoplastic .
Plasticity theory began with Tresca in 1864, when he undertook an experimental program
into the extrusion of metals and published hi s famous yield criterion discussed later on.
Further advances with yield criteria and plas tic flow rules were made in the years which
followed by Saint-Venant, Levy, Von Mises, Hencky and Prandtl. The 1940s saw the
advent of the classical theory; Prager, Hill, Drucker and Koiter amongst others brought
together many fundamental aspects of the theory into a single framework. The arrival of
powerful computers in the 1980s and 1990s provided the impetus to develop the theory
further, giving it a more rigorous foundation based on thermodynamics principles, and brought with it the need to consider many numerical and computational aspects to the
plasticity problem.
8.1.2 Observations fr om Standard Tests
In this section, a number of phenomena observed in the material testing of metals will be
noted. Some of these phenomena are simplified or ignored in some of the standard
plasticity models discussed later on.
At issue here is the fact that any model of a component with complex geometry, loaded in a complex way and undergoing plastic deformation, must involve material parameters
which can be obtained in a straight forward manner from simple laboratory tests, such as
the tension test described next.
The Tension Test
Consider the following key experiment, the tensile test , in which a small, usually
cylindrical, specimen is gripped and stretched, usually at some given rate of stretching.
The force required to hold the specimen at a given stretch is recorded, Fig. 8.1.1. If the
material is a metal, the deformation remains elastic up to a certain force level, the yield point of the material. Beyond this point, permanent plastic deformations are induced. On unloading only the elastic deformation is recovered and the specimen will have undergone a permanent elongation (and consequent lateral contraction).
In the elastic range the force-displacement behaviour for most engineering materials
(metals, rocks, plastics, but not soils) is linear. After passing the elastic limit (point A in
Fig. 8.1.1), further increases in load are usually required to maintain an increase in
displacement; this phenomenon is known as work-hardening or strain-hardening . In
Section 8.1
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 243some cases the force-displacement curve decreases, as in some soils; the material is said
to be softening . If the specimen is unloaded from a plastic state ( B) it will return along
the path BC shown, parallel to the original elastic line. This is elastic recovery . What
remains is the permanent plastic deformation. If the material is now loaded again, the
force-displacement curve will re-trace the unloading path CB until it again reaches the
plastic state. Further increases in stress will cause the curve to follow BD.
Two important observations concerning the above tension test are the following:
(1) after the onset of plastic deformation, the ma terial will be seen to undergo negligible
volume change, that is, it is incompressible .
(2) the force-displacement curve is more or less the same regardless of the rate at which
the specimen is stretched (at least at moderate temperatures).
Figure 8.1.1: force/displacement curve for the tension test
Nominal and True Stress and Strain
There are two different ways of describing the force F which acts in a tension test. First,
normalising with respect to the original cross sectional area of the tension test specimen
0A, one has the nominal stress or engineering stress ,
0AF
n=σ (8.1.1)
Alternatively, one can normalise with respect to the current cross-sectional area A,
leading to the true stress ,
AF=σ (8.1.2)
elastic
loading hardening
0ABD
Cunloadload
plastic
deformation elastic
deformation force
displacement Yield point
Section 8.1
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 244in which F and A are both changing with time. For very small elongations, within the
elastic range say, the cross-sectional area of the material undergoes negligible change and
both definitions of stress are more or less equivalent.
Similarly, one can describe the deformatio n in two alternative ways. Denoting the
original specimen length by
0l and the current length by l, one has the engineering strain
00
lll−=ε (8.1.3)
Alternatively, the true strain accounts for the fact that the “original length” is continually
changing; a small change in length dl leads to a strain increment ldl d /=ε and the
total strain is defined as the accumulation of these increments:
⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛==∫
0ln
0ll
ldll
ltε (8.1.4)
The true strain is also called the logarithmic strain or Hencky strain . Again, at small
deformations, the difference between these two strain measures is negligible. The true
strain and engineering strain are related through
()ε ε+=1lnt (8.1.5)
Using the assumption of constant volume for plastic deformation and ignoring the very small elastic volume changes, one has also { ▲Problem 3}
0ll
nσσ= . (8.1.6)
The stress-strain diagram for a tension test can now be described using the true stress/strain or nominal stress/strain definitions, as in Fig. 8.1.2. The shape of the
nominal stress/strain diagram, Fig. 8.1.2a, is of course the same as the graph of force
versus displacement (change in length) in Fig. 8.1.1. A here denotes the point at which
the maximum force the specimen can withstand has been reached. The nominal stress at
A is called the
Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS) of the material. After this point, the
specimen “necks”, with a very rapid reduction in cross-sectional area somewhere about
the centre of the specimen until the specimen ruptures, as indicated by the asterisk.
Note that, during loading into the plastic region, the yield stress increases . For example,
if one unloads and re-loads (as in Fig. 8.1.1) , the material stays elastic up until a stress
higher than the original yield stress Y. In this respect, the stress-strain curve can be
regarded as a yield stress versus strain curve.
Section 8.1
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 245
Figure 8.1.2: typical stress/strain curves; (a) engineering stress and strain, (b) true
stress and strain
Compression Test
A compression test will lead to similar results as the tensile stress. The yield stress in
compression will be approximately the same as (the negative of) the yield stress in
tension. If one plots the true stress versus true strain curve for both tension and
compression (absolute values for the compression), the two curves will more or less
coincide. This would indicate that the behaviour of the material under compression is broadly similar to that under tension. If one were to use the nominal stress and strain,
then the two curves would not coincide; this is one of a number of good reasons for using
the true definitions.
The Bauschinger Effect
If one takes a virgin sample and loads it in tension into the plastic range, and then unloads
it and continues on into compression, one finds that the yield stress in compression is not
the same as the yield strength in tension, as it would have been if the specimen had not
first been loaded in tension. In fact the yield point in this case will be significantly less
than the corresponding yield stress in tension. This reduction in yield stress is known as
the Bauschinger effect . The effect is illustrated in Fig. 8.1.3. The solid line depicts the
response of a real material. The dotted lines are two extreme cases which are used in plasticity models; the first is the
isotropic hardening model, in which the yield stress in
tension and compression are main tained equal, the second being kinematic hardening , in
which the total elastic range is maintain ed constant throughout the deformation.
Y Ynσ
ε∗∗
σ
tεA A
)a() b(
Section 8.1
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 246
Figure 8.1.3: The Bauschinger effect
The presence of the Bauschinger effect complicates any plasticity theory. However, it is
not an issue provided there are no reversal s of stress in the problem under study.
Hydrostatic Pressure
Careful experiments show that, for metals, the yield behaviour is independent of
hydrostatic pressure. That is, a stress state
pzz yy xx −===σσσ has negligible effect on
the yield stress of a material, right up to very high pressures. Note however that this is
not true for soils or rocks.
8.1.3 Assumptions of Plasticity Theory
Regarding the above test results then, in formulating a basic plasticity theory with which to begin, the following assumptions are usually made:
(1)
the response is independent of rate effects
(2) the material is incompressible in the plastic range
(3) there is no Bauschinger effect
(4) the yield stress is independent of hydrostatic pressure
(5) the material is isotropic
The first two of these will usually be ve ry good approximations, the other three may or
may not be, depending on the material and circumstances. For example, most metals can be regarded as isotropic. After large plastic deformation however, for example in rolling,
the material will have become anisotropic: there will be distinct material directions and
asymmetries.
Together with these, assumptions can be made on the type of hardening and on whether elastic deformations are significant. For example, consider the hierarchy of models
illustrated in Fig. 8.1.4 below, commonly used in theoretical analyses. In (a) both the
elastic and plastic curves are assumed linear. In (b) work-hardening is neglected and the σ
tε0Y1Y
1Y02Y
kinematic hardening
isotropic hardening
Section 8.1
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 247yield stress is constant after initial yield. Such perfectly-plastic models are particularly
appropriate for studying processes where the metal is worked at a high temperature – such
as hot rolling – where work hardening is small. In many areas of applications the strains involved are large, e.g. in metal working processes such as extrusion, rolling or drawing,
where up to 50% reduction ratios are common. In such cases the elastic strains can be
neglected altogether as in the two models (c) and (d). The
rigid/perfectly-plastic model
(d) is the crudest of all – and hence in many ways the most useful. It is widely used in
analysing metal forming processes, in the design of steel and concrete structures and in
the analysis of soil and rock stability.
00σ σ
ε εYY
(a) Linear Elastic-Plastic (b) Elastic/Perfectly-Plastic
0 0σ σ
ε εY Y
(c) Rigid/Linear Hardening (d) Rigid-Perfectly-Plastic
Figure 8.1.4: Simple models of elastic and plastic deformation
8.1.4 The Tangent and Plastic Modulus
Stress and strain are related through εσE= in the elastic region, E being the Young’s
modulus, Fig. 8.1.5. The tangent modulus K is the slope of the stress-strain curve in the
plastic region and will in general change during a deformation. At any instant of strain,
the increment in stress σd is related to the increment in strain εd through2
εσKd d= (8.1.7)
2 the symbol ε here represents the true strain (the subscript t has been dropped for clarity); as mentioned,
when the strains are small, it is not necessary to specify which strain is in use since all strain measures are
then equivalent
Section 8.1
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 248
Figure 8.1.5: The tangent modulus
After yield, the strain increment consists of both elastic, eε, and plastic, pdε, strains:
p ed d d εεε+= (8.1.8)
The stress and plastic strain increments are related by the plastic modulus H:
pdH dεσ= (8.1.9)
and it follows that { ▲Problem 4}
HE K1 1 1+= (8.1.10)
8.1.5 Friction Block Models
Some additional insight into the way plastic materials respond can be obtained from friction block models. The rigid perfectly pl astic model can be simulated by a Coulomb
friction block, Fig. 8.1.6. No strain occurs until
σ reaches the yield stress Y. Then there
is movement – although the amount of movement or plastic strain cannot be determined
without more information being available. The stress cannot exceed the yield stress in
this model:
Y≤σ (8.1.11)
If unloaded, the block stops moving and the stress returns to zero, leaving a permanent
strain, Fig. 8.1.6b. σ
E••
εdpdεK
edε
ε
Section 8.1
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 249
Figure 8.1.6: (a) Friction block model for the rigid perfectly plastic material, (b)
response of the rigid-perfectly plastic model
The linear elastic perfectly plastic model incorporates a free spring with modulus E in
series with a friction block, Fig. 8.1.7. The spring stretches when loaded and the block also begins to move when the stress reaches Y, at which time the spring stops stretching,
the maximum possible stress again being Y. Upon unloading, the block stops moving and
the spring contracts.
Figure 8.1.7: Friction block model for the elastic perfectly plastic material
The linear elastic plastic model with linear strain hardening incorporates a second,
hardening, spring with stiffness H, in parallel with the friction block, Fig. 8.1.8. Once the
yield stress is reached, an ever increasing stre ss needs to be applied in order to keep the
block moving – and elastic strain continues to occur due to further elongation of the free spring. The stress is then split into the yield stress, which is carried by the moving block,
and an
overstress Y−σ carried by the hardening spring.
Upon unloading, the block “locks” – the stress in the hardening spring remains constant whilst the free spring contracts. At zero stress, there is a negative stress taken up by the friction block, equal and opposite to the stress in the hardening spring.
The slope of the elastic loading line is E. For the plastic hardening line,
HY
Ep e −+=+=σσεεε → HEEH
ddK+==εσ (8.1.12)
It can be seen that H is the plastic modulus. σE
YYσσ
εpermanent
deformation unload
(a) (b)
Section 8.1
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 250
Figure 8.1.8: Friction block model for a linear elastic-plastic material with linear
strain hardening; (a) stress-free, (b) elasti c strain, (c) elastic and plastic strain, (d)
unloading
8.1.6 Problems
1.
Give two differences between plas tic and viscoelastic materials.
2. A test specimen of initial length 01.0m is extended to length 0101.0 m. What is the
percentage difference between the engineering and true strains? What is this
difference when the specimen is extended to length 015.0 m?
3. Derive the relation 8.1.6, 0/ / lln=σσ .
4. Derive Eqn. 8.1.10.
5. Which is larger, H or K? In the case of a perfectly-plastic material?
6. The Ramberg-Osgood model of plasticity is given by
n
p e
b E⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛+=+=σσεεε
where E is the Young’s modulus and b and n are model constants (material
parameters) obtained from a curve-fitting of the uniaxial stress-strain curve.
(i) Find the tangent and plastic moduli in terms of plastic strain pε (and the
material constants). Yσ E
eε
pεeε
pε0=eεε
σ
ε
σ
ε
σ
ε(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)H
Section 8.1
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 251(ii) Which of the simple models of Fig. 8.1.4 does the model reduce to in the case
of 1=n ?
(iii) A material with model parameters 4=n , GPa70=E and MPa800=b is
strained in tension to 02.0=pε and is subsequently unloaded and put into
compression. Find the stress at the initiation of compressive yield assuming
isotropic hardening
[Note that the yield stress is actually zero in this model]
7.
Consider the plasticity model shown below.
(i) What is the elastic modulus?
(ii) What is the yield stress?
(iii) What are the tangent and plastic moduli?
Draw a typical loading and unloading curve.
8. Draw the stress-strain diagram for a cycle of loading and unloading to the rigid -
plastic model shown here. Take the maximum load reached to be 1 max 4Y=σ and
1 22Y Y= . What is the permanent deformation after complete removal of the load?
[Hint: split the cycle into the following regions: (a) 1 0 Y≤≤σ , (b) 1 1 3Y Y≤≤σ , (c)
1 1 4 3 Y Y≤≤σ , then unload, (d) 1 1 3 4 Y Y≤≤σ , (e) 1 1 2 3 Y Y≤≤σ , (f) 0 21≤≤σY .]
1Y2E1E
2Yσ
1E
Y2E
Section 8.2
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 2528.2 Stress Analysis for Plasticity
This section follows on from the analysis of th ree dimensional stress carried out in §7.2.
The plastic behaviour of materi als is often independent of a hydrostatic stress and this
feature necessitates the study of the deviatoric stress .
8.2.1 Deviatoric Stress
Any state of stress can be decomposed into a hydrostatic (or mean ) stress Imσ and a
deviatoric stress s, according to
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
+
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
=
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
33 32 3123 22 2113 12 11
33 32 3123 22 2113 12 11
0 00 00 0
s s ss s ss s s
mmm
σσσ
σσσσσσσσσ
(8.2.1)
where
333 22 11σσσσ++=m ( 8.2.2)
and
()
()
()⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
−−−−−−
=
⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
22 11 33 31
23 1323 33 11 22 31
1213 12 33 22 11 31
33 32 3123 22 2113 12 11
222
σσσ σ σσ σσσ σσ σ σσσ
s s ss s ss s s
(8.2.3)
In index notation,
ij ij m ij s+=δσσ (8.2.4)
In a completely analogous manner to the derivation of the principal stresses and the
principal scalar invariants of the stress matrix, §7.2.4, one can determine the principal
stresses and principal scalar invariants of the deviatoric stress matrix. The former are
denoted 3 2 1,,sss and the latter are denoted by 3 2 1,, JJJ . The characteristic equation
analogous to Eqn. 7.2.23 is
03 22
13=−−− JsJ sJ s (8.2.5)
and the deviatoric invariants are (compare with 7.2.24, 7.2.26)1
1 unfortunately, there is a convention (adhered to by most authors) to write the characteristic equation for
stress with a σ2I+ term and that for deviatoric stress with a sJ2− term; this means that the formulae for
J2 in Eqn. 8.2.5 are the negative of those for 2I in Eqn. 7.2.24
Section 8.2
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 253
()
()
3213123122
12332
31222
2311 332211 313 32 212
312
232
12 1133 3322 2211 23 2 133 22 11 1
2
ssssss ss ss ss sss Jss ss sss s s ss ss ss Js s ss s s J
=+−−− =++−=−−−++−=++=++=
( 8.2.6)
Since the hydrostatic stress remains unchanged with a change of coordinate system, the
principal directions of stress coincide with th e principal directions of the deviatoric stress,
and the decomposition can be expressed with respect to the principal directions as
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
+
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
=
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡321
321
000 000
0 00 00 0
0 00 00 0
sss
mmm
σσσ
σσσ
(8.2.7)
Note that, from the definition Eqn. 8.2.3, the first invariant of the deviatoric stress, the sum of the normal stresses, is zero:
01=J ( 8.2.8)
The second invariant can also be expressed in the useful forms { ▲Problem 3}
()2
32
22
1 21
2 s s s J ++= , (8.2.9)
and, in terms of the principal stresses, { ▲Problem 4}
() () ()[]2
1 32
3 22
2 1 261σσσσσσ −+−+−=J . (8.2.10)
Further, the deviatoric invariants are relate d to the stress tensor invariants through
{▲Problem 5}
()( )3 213
1 271
3 22
1 31
2 27 9 2 ,3 I II I J I I J +−= −= (8.2.11)
A State of Pure Shear
The stress state at a point is one of pure shear if for any one coordinate axes through the
point one has only shear stress acting, i.e. the stress matrix is of the form
[]
⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
=
000
23 1323 1213 12
σσσ σσσ
σij (8.2.12)
Section 8.2
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 254Applying the stress transformation rule 7.2.16 to this stress matrix and using the fact that
the transformation matrix Q is orthogonal, i.e. IQQ QQ ==T T, one finds that the first
invariant is zero, 033 22 11 =′+′+′σσσ . Hence the deviatoric st ress is one of pure shear.
8.2.2 The Octahedral Stresses
Examine now a material element subjected to principal stresses 3 2 1 ,,σσσ as shown in
Fig. 8.2.1. By definition, no shear stresses act on the planes shown.
Figure 8.2.1: stresses acting on a material element
Consider next the octahedral plane ; this is the plane shown shaded in Fig. 8.2.2, whose
normal an makes equal angles with the principal directions. It is so-called because it cuts
a cubic material element (with faces perpendicular to the principal directions) into a
triangular plane and eight of these triangle s around the origin form an octahedron.
Figure 8.2.2: the octahedral plane
Next, a new Cartesian coordinate system is constructed with axes parallel and
perpendicular to the octahedral plane, Fig. 8.2.3. One axis runs along the unit normal an; 1σ2σ3σ
2σ1σ
3σ2
13
an
2
13
Section 8.2
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 255this normal has components ( )3/1,3/1,3/1 with respect to the principal axes. The
angle 0θ the normal direction makes with the 1 direction can be obtained from
0 1cosθ=⋅ena , where ()0,0,11=e is a unit vector in the 1 direction, Fig. 8.2.3. To
complete the new coordinate system, any two perpendicular unit vectors which lie in
(parallel to) the octahedral plane can be chosen. Choose one which is along the
projection of the 1 axis down onto the octahedral plane. The components of this vector
are {▲Problem 6} ( )6/1,6/1,3/2 −−=cn . The final unit vector bn is chosen so
that it forms a right hand Cartesian coordinate system with an and cn, i.e. c b a n n n=× .
In summary,
⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
−−=
⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
−=
⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
=
112
61,
110
21,
111
31
c b a n n n (8.2.13)
Figure 8.2.3: a new Cartesian coordinate system
To express the stress state in terms of components in the cba,, directions, construct the
stress transformation matrix:
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
−−− =
⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅
=
6/1 2/13/16/1 2/1 3/16/2 0 3/1
3 3 32 2 21 1 1
c b ac b ac b a
ne ne nene ne nene ne ne
Q (8.2.14)
and the new stress components are
() () ()
() () ()
() () () ⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
++ − −−− + −−−− −−++
=⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
=
⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
3 2 1 61
3 2 321
3 2 1 2313 2 321
3 2 21
3 2 613 2 1 231
3 2 61
3 2 1 31321
4 220 00 00 0
σσσ σσ σσσσσ σσ σσσσσ σσ σσσσσσ
σσσσσσσσσ
Q QT
cc cb cabc bb baac ab aa
(8.2.15) a
an0θb
c1e2e3e
bn
cn0θ
0θ2
13
Section 8.2
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 256
Now consider the stress components acting on the octahedral plane, ac ab aaσσσ ,,,
Fig. 8.2.4. Recall from Cauchy’s law, Eqn. 7.2.9, that these are the components of
the traction vector )(ant acting on the octahedral plane, with respect to the ( a,b,c)
axes:
c ac b ab a aaan n n tnσσσ ++=)( (8.2.16)
Figure 8.2.4: the stress vector σ and its components
The magnitudes of the normal and shear stresses acting on the octahedral plane are called
the octahedral normal stress octσ and the octahedral shear stress octτ. Referring to
Fig. 8.2.4, these can be expressed as { ▲Problem 7}
()
() () ()32
3131
31
2 2
1 32
3 22
2 12 21 3 2 1
JI
ac ab octaa oct
=−+−+−=+==++==
σσσσσσσστσσσσσ
(8.2.17)
The octahedral normal and shear stresses on all 8 octahedral planes around the origin are
the same.
Note that the octahedral normal stress is simply the hydrostatic stress. This implies that
the deviatoric stress has no normal component in the direction
an and only contributes to
shearing on the octahedral plane. Indeed, from Eqn. 8.2.15,
()()
() () ()
() () () ⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
−− − −−− −−−−−−− −−
=
⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
3 2 1 61
3 2 321
3 2 1 2313 2 321
3 2 1 61
3 2 613 2 1 231
3 2 61
2 222 0
σσσ σσ σσσσσ σσσ σσσσσ σσ
cc cb cabc bb baac ab aa
s s ss s ss s s
(8.2.18)
)(ant
abσ
acσ•
octσσ=aa
octτ
2
13
Section 8.2
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 257The σ’s on the right here can be replaced with s’s since j i j i s s−=−σσ .
8.2.3 Problems
1. What are the hydrostatic and deviatoric stresses for the uniaxial stress 0 11σσ= ?
What are the hydrostatic and deviatoric stresses for the state of pure shear τσ=12 ?
In both cases, verify that the first invariant of the deviatoric stress is zero: 01=J .
2. For the stress state
⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
=
⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
314122421
33 32 3123 22 2113 12 11
σσσσσσσσσ
, calculate
(a) the hydrostatic stress
(b) the deviatoric stresses
(c) the deviatoric invariants
3. The second invariant of the deviatoric stress is given by Eqn. 8.2.6,
( )13 32 21 2 ss ss ss J ++−=
By squaring the relation 03 2 1 1 =++= s s s J , derive Eqn. 8.2.9,
()2
32
22
1 21
2 s s s J ++=
4. Use Eqns. 8.2.9 (and your work from Problem 3) and the fact that 2 1 2 1 s s−=−σσ ,
etc. to derive 8.2.10,
()()() [ ]2
1 32
3 22
2 1 61
2 σσσσσσ −+−+−=J
5. Use the fact that 03 2 1 1 =++= s s s J to show that
3
13 32 21 321 32
13 32 21 21
) (3) (3
m mmm
ss ss ss sss Iss ss ss II
σ σσσ
+++ +=+++==
Hence derive Eqns. 8.2.11,
()( )3 213
1 271
3 22
1 31
2 27 9 2 ,3 I II I J I I J +−= −=
6. Show that a unit normal cn in the octahedral plane in the direction of the projection
of the 1 axis down onto the octahedral plane has coordinates ()61
61
32, ,−− , Fig.
8.2.3. To do this, note the geometry shown below and the fact that when the 1 axis is
projected down, it remains at equal angles to the 2 and 3 axes.
cnan
1x
0θ 31
0 cos=θ project
down
Octahedral plane
Section 8.2
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 258
7. Use Eqns. 8.2.15 to derive Eqns. 8.2.17.
8.
For the stress state of problem 2, calculat e the octahedral normal stress and the
octahedral shear stress
Section 8.3
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 2598.3 Yield Criteria in Three Dimensional Plasticity
The question now arises: a material yields at a stress level Y in a uniaxial tension test, but
when does it yield when subjected to a complex three-dimensional stress state? It can be
assumed that yield will occur at a particle when some combination of the stress
components reaches some critical value, when
k F =),,,,,(33 23 22 13 12 11 σσσσσσ (8.3.1)
say. Here, F is some function of the 6 independent components of the stress tensor and k
is some material property which can be determined experimentally.
Alternatively, since the stress state at a point is characterised by the principal stresses, one
could say that
k Fi=),,,(3 2 1 nσσσ (8.3.2)
where in represent the principal directions.
If the material is isotropic, the response is independent of any material direction –
independent of any “direction” the stress acts in, and so the yield criterion can be expressed in the simple form
k F =),,(3 2 1 σσσ (8.3.3)
Further, since it should not matter which direction is labelled ‘1’, which ‘2’ and which
‘3’, F must be a symmetric function of the three principal stresses.
Alternatively, since the three principal invariants of stress are independent of material orientation, one can write
k IIIF
=),,(3 2 1 (8.3.4)
or, more usually,
k JJIF =),,(3 2 1 (8.3.5)
where 3 2,JJ are the non-zero principal invariants of the deviatoric stress. With the
further restriction that the yield stress is independent of the hydrostatic stress, one has
k JJF =),(3 2 (8.3.6)
8.3.1 The Tresca and Von Mises Yield Conditions
The two most commonly used and successful yield criteria for isotropic metallic materials
are the Tresca and Von Mises criteria.
Section 8.3
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 260
The Tresca Yield Condition
The Tresca yield criterion states that a material will yield if the maximum shear stress
reaches some critical value, that is, Eqn. 8.3.3 takes the form
k=
⎭⎬⎫
⎩⎨⎧− − −1 3 3 2 2 121,21,21max σ σ σ σ σ σ (8.3.7)
The value of k can be obtained from a simple experiment. For example, in a tension test,
0 ,3 2 0 1 = = = σ σσ σ , and failure occurs when 0σ reaches Y, the yield stress in tension.
It follows that
2Yk=. (8.3.8)
In a shear test, τ σ στ σ −= = =3 2 1 ,0 , , and failure occurs when τ reaches Yτ, the yield
stress of a material in pure shear, so that Y kτ=.
The Von Mises Yield Condition
The Von Mises criterion states that yield occurs when the principal stresses satisfy the
relation
() () ()k=− + − + −
62
1 32
3 22
2 1 σ σ σ σ σ σ (8.3.9)
Again, from a uniaxial tension test, one finds that the k in Eqn. 8.3.9 is
3Yk= . (8.3.10)
Writing the Von Mises condition in terms of Y, one has
() () () Y= − + − + −2
1 32
3 22
2 121σ σ σ σ σ σ (8.3.11)
The quantity on the left is called the Von Mises Stress , sometimes denoted by VMσ.
When it reaches the yield stress in pure tension, the material begins to deform plastically.
In the shear test, one again finds that Y kτ=, the yield stress in pure shear.
Sometimes it is preferable to work with arbitrary stress components; for this purpose, the Von Mises condition can be expressed as { ▲Problem 2}
() () ( )( )2 2
312
232
122
11 332
33 222
22 11 6 6 k= + + + − + − + − σ σ σ σ σ σ σ σ σ (8.3.12)
Section 8.3
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 261The piecewise linear nature of the Tresca yield condition is sometimes a theoretical
advantage over the quadratic Mises condition. However, the fact that in many problems
one often does not know which principal stress is the maximum and which is the minimum causes difficulties when working with the Tresca criterion.
The Tresca and Von Mises Yield Criteria in terms of Invariants
From Eqn. 8.2.10 and 8.3.9, the Von Mises criterion can be expressed as
0 )(
2
2 2 = − ≡ k J Jf (8.3.13)
Note the relationship between 2J and the octahedral shear stress, Eqn. 8.2.17; the Von
Mises criterion can be interpreted as predicti ng yield when the octahedral shear stress
reaches a critical value.
With
3 2 1 σ σ σ ≥ ≥ , the Tresca condition can be expressed as
0 64 96 36 27 4),(6
24 2
22 2
33
2 3 2 = − + − − ≡ k Jk Jk J J JJf (8.3.14)
but this expression is too cumbersome to be of much use.
Experiments of Taylor and Quinney
In order to test whether the Von Mises or Tresca criteria best modelled the real behaviour of metals, G I Taylor & Quinney (1931), in a series of classic experiments, subjected a number of thin-walled cylinders made of copper and steel to combined tension and
torsion, Fig. 8.3.1.
σ σ
ττ
Figure 8.3.1: combined tension and torsion of a thin-walled tube
The cylinder wall is in a state of plane stress, with σ σ=11 , τ σ=12 and all other stress
components zero. The principal stresses corresponding to such a stress-state are (zero
and) {▲Problem 3}
2 2
41
21τ σ σ + ± (8.3.15)
and so Tresca's condition reduces to
2 2 24 4 k= +τ σ or 12/2 2
=⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛+⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
Y Yτ σ (8.3.16)
Section 8.3
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 262The Mises condition reduces to { ▲Problem 4}
2 2 23 3 k= +τ σ or 1
3/2 2
=⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛+⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
Y Yτ σ (8.3.17)
Thus both models predict an elliptical yield locus in ()τσ, stress space , but with
different ratios of principal axes, Fig. 8.3.2. The origin in Fig. 8.3.2 corresponds to an
unstressed state. The horizontal axes refer to uniaxial tension in the absence of shear,
whereas the vertical axis refers to pure torsion in the absence of tension. When there is a
combination of σ and τ, one is off-axes. If the combination remains “inside” the yield
locus, the material remains elastic; if the combination is such that one reaches anywhere
along the locus, then plasticity ensues.
Figure 8.3.2: the yield locus for a thin-walled tube in combined tension and torsion
Taylor and Quinney, by varying the amount of tension and torsion, found that their
measurements were closer to the Mises ellipse than the Tresca locus, a result which has
been repeatedly confirmed by other workers1.
2D Principal Stress Space
Fig. 8.3.2 gives a geometric interpretation of the Tresca and Von Mises yield criteria in
()τσ, space. It is more usual to interpret yield criteria geometrically in a principal stress
space . The Taylor and Quinney tests are an example of plane stress, where one principal
stress is zero. Following the convention for plane stress, label now the two non-zero
principal stresses 1σ and 2σ, so that 03=σ (even if it is not the minimum principal
stress). The criteria can then be displayed in ( )2 1,σσ 2D principal stress space. With
03=σ , one has
Tresca: {} Y= −1 2 2 1 , , max σ σ σ σ
(8.3.18)
Von Mises: 2 2
2 212
1 Y= + − σ σσ σ
1 the maximum difference between the predicted stresses from the two criteria is about 15%. The two
criteria can therefore be made to agree to within ± 7.5% by choosing k to be half-way between 2/Y and
3/Y στ
3/YY=τ
2/YY=τ
YMises
Tresca
Section 8.3
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 263These are plotted in Fig. 8.3.3. The Tresca criterion is a hexagon and the Von Mises
criterion is an ellipse with axes inclined at 045 to the principal axes. Some stress states
are shown in the stress space: point A corresponds to a uniaxial tension, B to a equi-
biaxial tension and C to a pure shear τ.
Figure 8.3.3: yield loci in 2D principal stress space
Again, points inside these loci represent an elastic stress state. Any combination of principal stresses which push the point out to the yield loci results in plastic deformation.
8.3.2 Three Dimens ional Principal Stress Space
The 2D principal stress space has limited use. For example, a stress state that might start
out two dimensional can develop into a fully three dimensional stress state as deformation
proceeds.
In three dimensional principal stress space, one has a
yield surface ( )0 ,,3 2 1 =σσσf ,
Fig. 8.3.4 2. In this case, one can draw a line at equal angles to all three principal stress
axes, the space diagonal . Along the space diagonal 3 2 1 σ σ σ = = and so points on it are
in a state of hydrostatic stress.
Assume now, for the moment, that
hydrostatic stress does not affect yield and consider
some arbitrary point A, () ( )cba,, ,,3 2 1 =σσσ , on the yield surface, Fig. 8.3.4. A pure
hydrostatic stress hσ can be superimposed on this stress state without affecting yield, so
any other point ( )( )h h h c b a σ σ σ σσσ + + += , , ,,3 2 1 will also be on the yield surface.
Examples of such points are shown at B, C and D, which are obtained from A by moving
along a line parallel to the space diagonal. The yield behaviour of the material is
therefore specified by a yield locus on a plane perpendicular to the space diagonal, and
the yield surface is generated by sliding this locus up and down the space diagonal.
2 as mentioned, one has a six dimensional stress space for an anisotropic material and this cannot be
visualised Y2σ
••
•
1σ2σ
τCAB
••EDY1σ
Section 8.3
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 264
Figure 8.3.4: Yield locus/surface in three dimensional stress-space
The π-plane
Any surface in stress space can be described by an equation of the form
( )const ,,3 2 1 =σσσf (8.3.19)
and a normal to this surface is the gradient vector
3
32
21
1e e eσ σ σ ∂∂+∂∂+∂∂ f f f (8.3.20)
where 3 2 1,,eee are unit vectors along the stress space axes. In particular, any plane
perpendicular to the space diagonal is described by the equation
const3 2 1 = + + σ σ σ (8.3.21)
Without loss of generality, one can choose as a representative plane the π – plane , which
is defined by 03 2 1 = + + σ σ σ . For example, the point ( )( )0,1,1 ,,3 2 1 −=σσσ is on the π
– plane and, with yielding independent of hydrostatic stress, is equivalent to points in
principal stress space which differ by a hydrostatic stress, e.g. the points
() ( ) 1,2,0,1,0,2 −− , etc.
The stress state at any point A represented by the vector ( )3 2 1,,σσσ=σ can be regarded
as the sum of the stress state at the corresponding point on the π – plane, D, represented
by the vector ()3 2 1,,sss=s together with a hydrostatic stress represented by the vector
()m m m σσσ ,, =ρ :
() ( )( )m m m m m m σσσ σ σσ σσ σ σσσ ,, , , ,,3 2 1 3 2 1 + − − − = (8.3.22) 1σ2σ3σ
•hydrostatic stress
deviatoric stress the π - plane
•
•( )cba,,A
B
C•Dyield
locus σρ
s
Section 8.3
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 265
The components of the first term/vector on the right here sum to zero since it lies on the π
– plane, and this is the deviatoric stress, whilst the hydrostatic stress is
() 3/3 2 1 σ σ σ σ + + =m .
Projected view of the π-plane
Fig. 8.3.5a shows principal stress space and Fig. 8.3.5b shows the π – plane. The heavy
lines 3 2 1 ,, σσσ ′′′ in Fig. 8.3.5b represent the projections of the principal axes down onto
the −πplane (so one is “looking down” the space diagonal). Some points, CBA ,, in
stress space and their projections onto the −πplane are also shown. Also shown is some
point D on the −πplane. It should be kept in mind that the deviatoric stress vector s in
the projected view of Fig. 8.3.5b is in reality a three dimensional vector (see the
corresponding vector in Fig. 8.3.5a).
Figure 8.3.5: Stress space; (a) principal stress space, (b) the π – plane
Consider the more detailed Fig. 8.3.6 below. Point A here represents the stress state
() 0,1,2− , as indicated by the arrows in the figure. It can also be “reached” in different
ways, for example it represents ()1,0,3 and ( )1,2,1 −− . These three stress states of course
differ by a hydrostatic stress. The actual −πplane value for A is the one for which
03 2 1 = + + σ σ σ , i.e. () ( )( )31
34
35
3 2 1 3 2 1 ,, ,, ,, −− = = sss σσσ . Points B and C also
represent multiple stress states { ▲Problem 7}.
1σ′2σ′3σ′
C•
1σ2σ3σ
space
diagonal
••
BA
•••
CBA
)a() b(•
sD
•D
s
Section 8.3
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 266
Figure 8.3.6: the π-plane
The bisectors of the principal plane projections , such as the dotted line in Fig. 8.3.6,
represent states of pure shear. For example, the −πplane value for point D is () 2,2,0−,
corresponding to a pure shear in the 3 2σ σ− plane.
The dashed lines in Fig. 8.3.6 are helpful in th at they allow us to plot and visualise stress
states easily. The distance between each dashed line along the directions of the projected axes represents one unit of principal stress. Note, however, that these “units” are not
consistent with the actual magnitudes of the deviatoric vectors in the
−πplane. To
create a more complete picture, note first that a unit vector along the space diagonal is
[ ]31
31
31,, =ρn , Fig. 8.3.7. The components of this normal are the direction cosines; for
example, a unit normal along the ‘1’ principal axis is []0,0,11=e and so the angle 0θ
between the ‘1’ axis and the space diagonal is given by 31
0 1cos = =⋅ θρen . From Fig.
8.3.7, the angle θ between the ‘1’ axis and the −πplane is given by 32cos =θ , and so
a length of 1σ units gets projected down to a length 132σ ==ss .
For example, point E in Fig. 8.3.6 represents a pure shear ( )( ) 0,2,2 ,,3 2 1 −=σσσ , which is
on the −πplane. The length of the vector out to E in Fig. 8.3.6 is 32 “units”. To
convert to actual magnitudes, multiply by 32 to get 22=s , which agrees with
22 2 22 2 2
32
22
1 = + = + + == s s s ss .
1σ′ 2σ′3σ′
()1σ′− ()2σ′−
()3σ′−•
••
AB
C
bisector •D•E
Section 8.3
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 267
Figure 8.3.7: principal stress projected onto the π-plane
Typical π-plane Yield Loci
Consider next an arbitrary point ),,( cba on the −πplane yield locus . If the material is
isotropic, the points ),,( bca , ),,( cab , ),,( acb , ),,( bac and ),,( abc are also on the yield
locus. If one assumes the same yield behaviour in tension as in compression, e.g.
neglecting the Bauschinger effect, then so also are the points ),,( cba −−− , ),,( bca −−− ,
etc. Thus 1 point becomes 12 and one need only consider the yield locus in one 30o
sector of the −πplane, the rest of the locus being generated through symmetry. One such
sector is shown in Fig. 8.3.8, the axes of symmetry being the three projected principal
axes and their (pure shear) bisectors.
Figure 8.3.8: A typical sector of the yield locus
The Tresca and Von Mises Yield Loci in the π-plane
The Tresca criterion, Eqn. 8.3. 7, is a regular hexagon in the −πplane as illustrated in Fig.
8.3.9. Which of the six sides of the locus is relevant depends on which of 3 2 1 ,, σσσ is
the maximum and which is the minimum, and whether they are tensile or compressive.
For example, yield at the pure shear 2 / ,0 ,2/3 2 1 Y Y −= = = σ σ σ is indicated by point A
in the figure.
1
π-plane •
•s
132σ=sθspace
diagonal
0θ1σ
ρn
1n
yield locus
Section 8.3
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 268Point B represents yield under uniaxial tension, Y=1σ . The distance oB, the
“magnitude” of the hexagon, is therefore Y32; the corresponding point on the π – plane
is () () Y Y Y sss31
31
32
32 1 , , , − − = .
A criticism of the Tresca crit erion is that there is a sudden change in the planes upon
which failure occurs upon a small change in stress at the sharp corners of the hexagon.
Figure 8.3.9: The Tresca criterion in the π-plane
Consider now the Von Mises criterion. From Eqns. 8.3.10, 8.3.13, the criterion is
3/2Y J= . From Eqn. 8.2.9, this can be re-written as
Y s s s322
32
22
1 = + + (8.3.23)
Thus, the magnitude of the deviatoric stress ve ctor is constant and one has a circular yield
locus with radius k Y 232= , which transcribes the Tresca hexagon, as illustrated in Fig.
8.3.10.
1σ′ 2σ′3σ′
()1σ′− ()2σ′−
()3σ′−Y= −2 1σσ Y=−1 2σ σ
Y= −3 2σ σY= −3 1σσY=−1 3σσ Y= −2 3σσ
•A•Bo
Y32
Section 8.3
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 269
Figure 8.3.10: The Von Mises criterion in the π-plane
The yield surface is a circular cylinder with axis along the space diagonal, Fig. 8.3.11.
The Tresca surface is a similar hexagonal cylinder.
Figure 8.3.11: The Von Mises and Tresca yield surfaces
8.3.3 Haigh-Westergaar d Stress Space
Thus far, yield criteria have been desc ribed in terms of principal stresses ) ,,(3 2 1 σσσ . It
is often convenient to work with ( )θρ,,s coordinates, Fig. 8.3.12; these cylindrical
coordinates are called Haigh-Westergaard coordinates . They are particularly useful for
describing and visualising geometrically pressure-dependent yield-criteria.
1σ2σ3σ
plane stress
yield locus
π - plane
yield locus Von Mises
yield surface
)0 (3=σ
)0 (3 2 1 = + + σ σσTresca yield
surface1σ′ 2σ′3σ′
()1σ′− ()2σ′−
()3σ′−Tresca
Von Mises Y s32=
Section 8.3
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 270The coordinates ()s,ρ are simply the magnitudes of, respectively, the hydrostatic stress
vector ()m m m σσσ ,, =ρ and the deviatoric stress vector ( )3 2 1,,sss=s . These are given
by (scan be obtained from Eqn. 8.2.9)
2 1 2 ,3/ 3 J s Im == = == s ρ σ ρ (8.3.24)
Figure 8.3.12: A point in stress space
θ is measured from the 1σ′ )(1s axis in the −πplane. To express θ in terms of
invariants, consider a unit vector e in the −πplane in the direction of the 1σ′ axis; this is
the same vector cn considered in Fig. 8.2.3 in connection with the octahedral shear
stress, and it has coordinates () ( )61
61
32
2 2 1 , , ,, − − =σσσ , Fig. 8.3.12. The angle θ can
now be obtained from θcoss=⋅es {▲Problem 9}:
21
23cos
Js=θ (8.3.25)
Further manipulation leads to the relation { ▲Problem 10}
2/3
23
2333cosJJ=θ (8.3.26)
Since 2J and 3J are invariant, it follows that θ3cos is also. Note that 3J enters
through θ3cos , and does not appear in ρ or s; it is 3J which makes the yield locus
in the π-plane non-circular.
From Eqn. 8.3.25 and Fig. 8.3.12b, the deviat oric stresses can be expressed in terms
of the Haigh-Westergaard coordinates through 1σ2σ3σ
•ρ
s
1σ′2σ′3σ′
θ1σ′
θse
)a() b(
Section 8.3
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 271()
() ⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
+− =
⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
θ πθ πθ
3/2cos3/2coscos
32
2
321
J
sss
(8.3.27)
The principal stresses and the Haigh-Westergaard coordinates can then be related
through { ▲Problem 12}
()
() ⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
+− +
⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
=
⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
3/2 cos3/2 coscos
32
31
321
π θπ θθ
ρρρ
σσσ
s (8.3.28)
In terms of the Haigh-Westergaard coordinates, the yield criteria are
Von Mises: 0 )(2
21=− = ks sf
(8.3.29)
Tresca ( ) 0 sin2 ),(3 =−+ = Y s sfπθ θ
8.3.4 Pressure Depende nt Yield Criteria
The Tresca and Von Mises criteria are inde pendent of hydrostatic pressure and are
suitable for the modelling of plasticity in metals. For materials such as rock, soils and
concrete, however, there is a strong dependence on the hydrostatic pressure.
The Drucker-Prager Criteria
The
Drucker-Prager criterion is a simple modification of the Von Mises criterion,
whereby the hydrostatic-dependent first invariant 1I is introduced to the Von Mises Eqn.
8.3.13:
0 ),(2 1 2 1 =− + ≡ k J I JIf α (8.3.30)
with α is a new material parameter. On the π – plane, 01=I , and so the yield locus
there is as for the Von Mises criterion, a circle of radius k2, Fig. 8.3.13a. Off the π –
plane, the yield locus remains circular but the radius changes. When there is a state of
pure hydrostatic stress, the magnitude of the hydrostatic stress vector is { ▲Problem 13}
α ρ 3/k==ρ , with 0==ss . For large pressures, 03 2 1 < = = σ σ σ , the 1I term in
Eqn. 8.3.30 allows for large deviatoric stresses. This effect is shown in the meridian
plane in Fig. 8.3.13b, that is, the ),(sρ plane which includes the 1σ axis.
Section 8.3
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 272
Figure 8.3.13: The Drucker-Prager criterion; (a) the π-plane, (b) the Meridian
Plane
The Drucker-Prager surface is a right-circular cone with apex at α ρ 3/k= , Fig. 8.3.14.
Note that the plane stress locus, where the cone intersects the 03=σ plane, is an ellipse,
but whose centre is off-axis, at some )0 ,0 (2 1 < <σ σ .
Figure 8.3.14: The Drucker-Prager yield surface
In terms of the Haigh-Westergaard coordinates, the yield criterion is
0 2 6 ),( = −+ = k s s f αρ ρ (8.3.31)
The Mohr Coulomb Criteria
The Mohr-Coulomb criterion is based on Coulomb’s 1773 friction equation, which can be
expressed in the form
φ σ τ tann c−= (8.3.32)
ρs
α3kk2π - plane
)a(1σ′ 2σ′3σ′
)b(s
meridian
plane
3σ−
1σ−2σ−ρs
Section 8.3
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 273where φ,c are material constants; c is called the cohesion3 and φ is called the angle of
internal friction . τ and nσ are the shear and normal stresses acting on the plane where
failure occurs (through a shearing effect), Fig. 8.3.15, with φtan playing the role of a
coefficient of friction. The criterion states that the larger the pressure nσ− , the more
shear the material can sustain. Note that the Mohr-Coulomb criterion can be considered
to be a generalised version of the Tresca criterion, since it reduces to Tresca’s when
0=φ with kc=.
Figure 8.3.15: Coulomb friction over a plane
This criterion not only includes a hydrostatic pr essure effect, but also allows for different
yield behaviours in tension and in compression. Maintaining isotropy, there will now be
three lines of symmetry in any deviatoric plan e, and a typical sector of the yield locus is
as shown in Fig. 8.3.16 (compare with Fig. 8.3.8)
Figure 8.3.16: A typical sector of the yield locus for an isotropic material with
different yield behaviour in tension and compression
Given values of c and φ, one can draw the failure locus (lines) of the Mohr-Coulomb
criterion in ) ,(τσn stress space, with intercepts c±=τ and slopes φtanm , Fig. 8.3.17.
Given some stress state 3 2 1 σ σ σ ≥ ≥ , a Mohr stress circle can be drawn also in ) ,(τσn
space (see §7.2.6). When the stress state is such that this circle reaches out and touches
the failure lines, yield occurs.
3 0=c corresponds to a cohesionless material such as sand or gravel, which has no strength in tension τnσ−
yield locus
Section 8.3
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 274
Figure 8.3.17: Mohr-Coulomb failure criterion
From Fig. 8.3.17, and noting that the large Mohr circle has centre ( ) ( )0,3 1 21σ σ+ and
radius ()3 1 21σ σ− , one has
φσ σ σ σσφσ στ
sin2 2cos2
3 1 3 13 1
−++=−=
n (8.3.33)
Thus the Mohr-Coulomb criterion in terms of principal stresses is
( ) ( )φ σ σφ σ σ sin cos23 1 3 1 + − = − c (8.3.34)
The strength of the Mohr-Coulomb material in uniaxial tension, Ytf, and in uniaxial
compression, Ycf, are thus
φφ
φφ
sin1cos2,sin1cos2
−=+=cfcfYc Yt (8.3.35)
In terms of the Haigh-Westergaard coordinates, the yield criterion is
( ) ( ) 0 cos6 sin cos sin3 sin2 ),,(3 3 = − + ++ + = φ φ θ θ φ ρ θρπ πc s s s f (8.3.36)
The Mohr-Coulomb yield surface in the π – plane and meridian plane are displayed
in Fig. 8.3.18. In the π – plane one has an irregular hexagon which can be
constructed from two lengths: the magnitude of the deviatoric stress in uniaxial
tension at yield, 0ts, and the corresponding (larger) value in compression, 0cs; these
are given by:
( ) ( )
φφ
φφ
sin3sin1 6,sin3sin1 6
0 0−−=+−=Yc
cYc
tfsfs (8.3.37)
τ
nσc
cφ
φfailure line
• • •
3σ2σ1στφ
Section 8.3
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 275In the meridian plane, the failure surface cuts the 0=s axis at φ ρ cot3c =
{▲Problem 14}.
Figure 8.3.18: The Mohr-Coulomb criterion; (a) the π-plane, (b) the Meridian Plane
The Mohr-Coulomb surface is thus an irregular hexagonal pyramid, Fig. 8.3.19.
Figure 8.3.19: The Mohr-Coulomb yield surface
By adjusting the material parameters φ α ,,,ck , the Drucker-Prager cone can be
made to match the Mohr-Coulomb hexagon, either inscribing it at the minor vertices,
or circumscribing it at the major vertices, Fig. 8.3.20.
1σ′ 2σ′3σ′3σ−
1σ−2σ−ρs
φcot3cπ - plane
)a(1σ′ 2σ′3σ′
)b(meridian
plane 0ts
0cs0ts
0cs
Section 8.3
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 276Figure 8.3.20: The Mohr-Coulomb and Drucker-Prager criteria matched in the π-
plane
Capped Yield Surfaces
The Mohr-Coulomb and Drucker-Prager surfaces are open in that a pure hydrostatic
pressure can be applied without affecting yi eld. For many geomaterials, however, for
example soils, a large enough hydrostatic pressure will induce permanent deformation. In
these cases, a closed (capped) yield surface is more appropriate, for example the one
illustrated in Fig. 8.3.21.
Figure 8.3.21: a capped yield surface
An example is the modified Cam-Clay criterion:
()131 2
131
2 2 3 I p MI Jc+ −= or ( ) 0 , 231 2
332< + −= ρ ρ ρcp M s (8.3.38)
with M and cp material constants. In terms of the standard geomechanics notation, it
reads
( )p ppM qc− = 22 2 (8.3.39)
where
s J q I p233 ,
31
31
2 1 = = −= −= ρ (8.3.40)
The modified Cam-Clay locus in the meridian plane is shown in Fig. 8.3.22. Since s
is constant for any given ρ, the locus in planes parallel to the π - plane are circles.
The material parameter cp is called the critical state pressure , and is the pressure
which carries the maximum deviatoric stress. M is the slope of the dotted line
shown in Fig. 8.3.22, known as the critical state line .
3σ−
1σ−2σ−
Section 8.3
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 277
Figure 8.3.22: The modified Cam-Clay criterion in the Meridian Plane
8.3.5 Anisotropy
Many materials will display anisotropy. For example metals which have been processed by rolling will have characteristic material directions, the tensile yield stress in the
direction of rolling being typically 15% greater than that in the transverse direction. The
form of anisotropy exhibited by rolled sheets is such that the material properties are
symmetric about three mutually orthogonal plan es. The lines of intersection of these
planes form an orthogonal set of axes known as the
principal axes of anisotropy . The
axes are (a) in the rolling direction, (b) normal to the sheet, (c) in the plane of the sheet
but normal to rolling direction. This form of anisotropy is called orthotropy (see Part I,
§6.2.2). Hill (1948) proposed a yield conditi on for such a material which is a natural
generalisation of the Mises condition:
() ( ) ( )
01 2 2 2)(2
2
122
312
232
22 112
11 332
33 22
=− + + +− + − + − =
σ σ σσ σ σ σ σ σ σ
N M LH G F fij (8.3.41)
where F, G, H, L, M, N are material constants. It reduc es to the Mises condition 8.3.12
when
261
3 3 3 kN MLHGF = = == == (8.3.42)
The 1, 2, 3 axes of reference in 8.3.41 are the principal axes of anisotropy. The form
appropriate for a general choice of axes can be derived by using the usual stress
transformation formulae. It is compli cated and involves cross-terms such as 23 11σσ , etc.
8.3.6 Problems
1. A material is to be loaded to a stress state
[]
⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
−−
=
0 0 00 90 300 30 50
ijσ MPa pq
π - plane
Mpc
cp2cpCritical state line
Section 8.3
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 278What should be the minimum uniaxial yield stress of the material so that it does not
fail, according to the
(a) Tresca criterian
(b) Von Mises criterion
What do the theories predict when the yield stress of the material is 80MPa?
2. Use Eqn. 8.2.6, ( )1133 3322 22112
312
232
12 2 ss ss ss s s s J + + − + + = to derive Eqn. 8.3.12,
() () ( )( )2 2
312
232
122
11 332
33 222
22 11 6 6 k= + + + − + − + − σ σ σ σ σ σ σ σ σ , for the Von
Mises criterion.
3. Use the plane stress principal stress formula 2
122
22 11 22 11
2,12 2σσ σ σ σσ +⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛ −±+=
to derive Eqn. 8.3.15 for the Taylor-Quinney tests.
4. Derive Eqn. 8.3.17 for the Taylor-Quinney tests.
5. Describe the states of stress represented by the points D and E in Fig. 8.3.3. (the complete stress states can be visualised with the help of Mohr’s circles of stress, Fig.
7.2.16.)
6.
Suppose that, in the Taylor and Quinney tension-torsion tests, one has 2/Y=σ and
4/3Y =τ . Plot this stress state in the 2D pr incipal stress state, Fig. 8.3.3. (Use
Eqn. 8.3.15 to evaluate the principal stresses.) Keeping now the normal stress at
2/Y=σ , what value can the shear stress be increased to before the material yields,
according to the von Mises criterion?
7. What are the −πplane principal stress values for the points B and C in Fig. 8.3.6?
8. Sketch on the −πplane Fig. 8.3.6 a line corresponding to 2 1σ σ= and also a region
corresponding to 3 2 1 0σ σ σ >> >
9. Using the relation θcoss=⋅es and 1 3 2 s ss −=+ , derive Eqn. 8.3.25,
21
23cos
Js=θ .
10. Using the trigonometric relation θ θ θ cos3 cos4 3cos3− = and Eqn. 8.3.25,
21
23cos
Js=θ , show that ()22
1 2/3
21
2333cos J sJs− =θ . Then using the relations 8.2.6,
()13 32 21 2 ssssss J + + −= , with 01=J , derive Eqn. 8.3.26, 2/3
23
2333cos
JJ=θ
11. Consider the following stress states. For each one, evaluate the space coordinates
),,( θρs and plot in the −πplane (see Fig. 8.3.12b):
(a) triaxial tension: 02 3 2 1 1 > = = >= T T σ σ σ
(b) triaxial compression: 02 2 1 1 3 < −= = <−= p p σ σ σ (this is an important test for
geomaterials, which are dependent on the hydrostatic pressure)
Section 8.3
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 279(c) a pure shear τ σ=xy : τ σ στ σ −= = +=3 2 1 ,0 ,
(d) a pure shear τ σ=xy in the presence of hydrostatic pressure p:
τ σ στ σ −−= −= +−= p p p3 2 1 , ,, i . e . 3 2 2 1 σ σ σ σ − = −
12. Use relations 8.3.24, 2 1 2 ,3/ J s I = =ρ and Eqns. 8.3.27 to derive Eqns. 8.3.28.
13. Show that the magnitude of the hydrostatic stress vector is α ρ 3/k==ρ for the
Drucker-Prager yield criterion when the deviatoric stress is zero
14. Show that the magnitude of the hydrostatic stress vector is φ ρ cot3c = for the
Mohr-Coulomb yield criterion when the deviatoric stress is zero
15. Show that, for a Mohr-Coulomb material, )1 /()1( sin + −= r r φ , where Yt Ycffr / = is
the compressive to tensile strength ratio
16. A sample of concrete is subjected to a stress Ap p −= −= =33 22 11 ,σ σ σ where the
constant 1>A . Using the Mohr-Coulomb criterion and the result of Problem 15,
show that the material will not fail provided rpfAYc + < /
Section 8.4
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 2808.4 Elastic Perfectly Plastic Materials
Once yield occurs, a material will deform plastically. Predicting and modelling this
plastic deformation is the topic of this section. For the most part, in this section, the
material will be assumed to be perfectly plastic, that is, there is no work hardening.
8.4.1 Plastic Stra in Incr ements
When examining the strains in a plastic material, it should be emphasised that one works
with increments in strain rather than a total accumulated strain. One reason for this is
that when a material is subjected to a cert ain stress state, the corresponding strain state
could be one of many. Similarly, the strain state could correspond to many different stress states. Examples of this state of affairs are shown in Fig. 8.4.1.
Figure 8.4.1: stress-strain curve; (a) different strains at a certain stress, (b) different
stress at a certain strain
One cannot therefore make use of stress-strain relations in plastic regions (except in some
special cases), since there is no unique rela tionship between the current stress and the
current strain. However, one can rela te the current stress to the current increment in
strain , and these are the “stress-strain” laws which are used in plasticity theory. The total
strain can be obtained by summing up, or integrating, the strain increments.
8.4.2 The Prandtl- Reuss Equations
An increment in strain εd can be decomposed into an elastic part edε and a plastic part
pdε. If the material is isotropic, it is re asonable to suppose that the principal plastic
strain increments p
idε are proportional to the principal deviatoric stresses is:
0
33
22
11≥=== λεεεdsd
sd
sdp p p
(8.4.1)
This relation only gives the ratios of the plastic strain increments to the deviatoric
stresses. To determine the precise relati onship, one must specify the positive scalar λd
(see later). Note that the plastic volume constancy is inherent in this relation:
03 2 1 =++p p pd d d εεε . ∗ ∗ ∗∗ σ σ
ε ε
Section 8.4
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 281
Eqns. 8.4.1 are in terms of the principal devi atoric stresses and principal plastic strain
increments. In terms of Cartesian coordinates, one has
λεεεεεεdsd
sd
sd
sd
sd
sd
yzp
yz
xzp
xz
xyp
xy
zzp
zz
yyp
yy
xxp
xx====== (8.4.2)
or, succinctly,
λε ds dijp
ij= (8.4.3)
These equations are often expressed in the alternative forms
λσσεε
σσεε εεεεdd d d d
s sd d
s sd d
zz yyp
zzp
yy
yy xxp
yyp
xx
zz yyp
zzp
yy
yy xxp
yyp
xx==−−=−−==−−=−−L L (8.4.4)
or, dividing by dt to get the rate equations,
λσσεε εε&L&&
L&&
==−−==−−
yy xxp
yyp
xx
yy xxp
yyp
xx
s s (8.4.5)
In terms of actual stresses, one has, from 8.2.3,
() [ ]
()[]
()[]
zxp
zxyzp
yzxyp
xyyy xx zzp
zzxx zz yyp
yyzz yy xxp
xx
d dd dd dd dd dd d
λσελσελσεσσσλεσσσλεσσσλε
===+− =+− =+− =
21
3221
3221
32
(8.4.6)
This plastic stress-strain law is known as a flow rule . Other flow rules will be considered
later on. Note that one cannot propose a flow rule which gives the plastic strain
increments as explicit functions of the stre ss, otherwise the yield criterion might not be
met (in particular, when there is strain hardening); one must include the to-be-determined
scalar plastic multiplier λ. The plastic multiplier is determined by ensuring the stress-
state lies on the yield surface during plastic flow.
The full elastic-plastic stress-strain relations are now, using Hooke’s law,
Section 8.4
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 282()[] ()
()[] ()
()[] ()
zx zx zxyz yz yzxy xy xyyy xx zz yy xx zz zzxx zz yy zz xx yy yyzz yy xx zz yy xx xx
d dEdd dEdd dEdd d d dEdd d d dEdd d d dEd
λσσνελσσνελσσνεσσσλ σσνσεσσσλ σσνσεσσσλ σσνσε
++=++=++=⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡+− ++− =⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡+− ++− =⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡+− ++− =
11121
32 121
32 121
32 1
(8.4.7)
or
ij kk ij ij ij sd dEdEd λσδνσνε + −+=1
These expressions are called the Prandtl-Reuss equations . If the first, elastic, terms are
neglected, they are known as the Lévy-Mises equations.
8.4.3 Application: Plane St rain Compression of a Block
Consider the plane strain compression of a thic k block, Fig. 8.4.2. The block is subjected
to an increasing pressure pxx−=σ , is constrained in the z direction, so 0=zzε , and is
free to move in the y direction, so 0=yyσ .
Figure 8.4.2: Plane strain compression of a thick block
The solution to the elastic problem is obtained from 8.4.7 (disregarding the plastic terms).
One finds that { ▲Problem 1}
() ()ννεν ενσ σ ++= −−= −=−= 1 , 1 , ,2
Ep
Epp pyy xx zz xx (8.4.8)
Rigid Walls xy
zp
Section 8.4
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 283and all other stress and strain components are zero. In this elastic phase, the principal
stresses are clearly
xx zz yy σσσσσσ =>=>==3 2 1 0 (8.4.9)
The Prandtl-Reuss equations are
[]
() ()
[]⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡+−+− =+ −+ −=⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡− +− =
zz xx xx zz zzzz xx zz xx yyzz xx zz xx xx
d d dEdd d dEdd d dEd
σσλσνσεσσλσσνεσσλσνσε
21
32 13121
32 1
(8.4.10)
The magnitude of the plastic straining is determined by the multiplier λd. This can be
evaluated by noting that plastic deformation proceeds so long as the stress state remains
on the yield surface, the so-called consistency condition . By definition, a perfectly
plastic material is one whose yield surface remains unchanged during deformation.
A Tresca Material
Take now the Tresca yield criterion, which states that yield occurs when Yxx−=σ , where
Y is the uniaxial yield stress (in compression). Assume further perfect plasticity, so that
Yxx−=σ holds during all subsequent plastic flow. Thus, with 0=xxdσ , and since
0=zzdε , 8.4.10 reduce to
()
⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡+ +=−+−=⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡+−−=
zz zzzz zz yyzz zz xx
Y d dEYd dEdYd dEd
σλσσλσνεσλσνε
21
32 103121
32
(8.4.11)
Thus
Yd
Ed
zzzz
+−=σσλ23 (8.4.12)
and, eliminating λd from Eqns. 8.4.11 { ▲Problem 2},
zz
zzzz
zz
zzzz yyzz
zzzz
zz
zzzz xx
dYdYYd EddYdYY d Ed
σσσσσσνεσσσσσσνε
2/ 21
2/1
22/ 21
2/1
+++−−=++++−=
(8.4.13)
Using the relation
Section 8.4
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 284
()axax dxaxx+−=+∫ln (8.4.14)
and the initial (yield point) conditions, i.e. Eqns. 8.4.8 with Yp=, one can integrate
8.4.13 to get { ▲Problem 2}
() ()
() νσνσνενσνσνε
232121
/ 2121ln432212121
/ 2121ln43
+−+⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
+−+=−−−+⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
+−−=
Y Y YEY Y YE
zz
zzyyzz
zzxx
, νσ−<Yzz (8.4.15)
The stress-strain curves are shown in Fig. 8.4.3 below for 3.0=ν . Note that, for a typical
metal, 310~/YE , and so the strains are very small right through the plastic compression;
the plastic strains are of comparable size to th e elastic strains. There is a rapid change of
stress and then little change once zzσ has approached close to its limiting value of 2/Y− .
The above plastic analysis was based on xxσ remaining the minimum principal stress.
This assumption has proved to be valid, since zzσ remains between 0 and Y− in the
plastic region.
Figure 8.4.3: Stress-strain results for plan e strain compression of a thick block for
3.0=ν
A Von Mises Material
Slightly different results are obtained with the Von Mises yield criterion, Eqn. 8.4.11,
which for this problem reads
-3-2.5-2-1.5-1-0.50-0.5 -0.4 -0.3 -0.2 -0.1Yzzσ
εYE
xxεyyε−elasticν−
()21ν−−()νν+−1
Section 8.4
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 2852 2 2Yzz zz xx xx =+− σσσσ (8.4.16)
The Prandtl-Reuss equations can be solved by making the substitution
θ σ cos
32Y
xx−= (8.4.17)
in the plastic region. In what follows, use is made of the trigonometric relations
θθ θπθ θ θπ
sin21cos23
6cossin23cos21
6sin
+ =⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛−−=⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛−
(8.4.18)
From Eqn. 8.4.16,
⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛− −= θπσ6sin
32Y
zz (8.4.19)
Substituting into 8.4.10 then leads to
⎭⎬⎫
⎩⎨⎧+⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡−⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛− =⎭⎬⎫
⎩⎨⎧
⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛−−−−⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛−+−=⎭⎬⎫
⎩⎨⎧
⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛− −⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛− − =
θλ θθνθπεθπθλθθπθν εθπλ θθπνθ ε
sin
31sin6cos
326sin cos31
6cos sin
326cos
31
6cos sin
32
Ed d dYEEd d dYEEd d dYE
zzyyxx
(8.4.20)
Using 0=zzdε leads to
θθθνθπ
λ dEdsinsin6cos3−⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛−
−= (8.4.21)
and
() θθ θπν ε d dYE
xx⎭⎬⎫
⎩⎨⎧+⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛− −= cosec43
6cos21
32 (8.4.22)
An integration gives
() CYE
xx + +⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛− −−=2tanln23
6sin21
32 θθπν ε (8.4.23)
Section 8.4
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 286To determine the constant of integration, c onsider again the conditions at first yield.
Suppose the block first yields when xxσ reaches Y
xxσ. Then Y
xxY
zzνσσ= and
21ννσ
+−−=YY
xx (8.4.24)
Note that in this case it is predicted that first yield occurs when Yxx−<σ . From Eqn.
8.4.17, the value of θ at first yield is
2123cos
ννθ
+−=Y or
321tanνθ−=Y (8.4.25)
Thus, with ()EY
xx xx / 12νσε −= at yield,
2tanln2312Y
Cθνν−+−−= (8.4.26)
and so
()212cot2tanln23
6sin21
32ννθθθπν ε +−+ +⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛− −=−Y
xxYE (8.4.27)
This leads to a similar stress-strain curve as for the Tresca criterion, only now the limiting
value of zzσ is Y Y 58.0 3/−≈− .
8.4.4 Application: Combined Tension/ Torsion of a thin walled
tube
Consider now the combined tension/torsion of a thin-walled tube as in the
Taylor/Quinney tests. The only stresses in the tube are σσ=xx due to the tension along
the axial direction and τσ=xy due to the torsion. The Prandtl-Reuss equations reduce to
xy xy xyxx xx zz yyxx xx xx
d dEdd dEd dd dEd
λσσνελσσνεελσσε
++=−−==+=
13132 1
(8.4.28)
Consider the case where the tube is twisted up to the yield point. Torsion is then halted
and tension is applied, holding the angle of twist constant. In that case, during the
tension, 0 =xydε and so {▲Problem 3}
Section 8.4
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 287σττνσεd
EdEdxx+−=1
32 1 (8.4.29)
If one takes the Von Mises criterion, then 2 2 23 Y=+τσ (see Eqn. 8.3.17). Assuming
perfect plasticity, one has { ▲Problem 4},
2 221
32 1
σσσνσε−++=Yd
EdEdxx (8.4.30)
Using the relation
⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
−++−=−∫xaxa ax dxx axln22 22
, (8.4.31)
an integration leads to { ▲Problem 5}
() ()
⎭⎬⎫
⎩⎨⎧⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
−+++−=YY
Y YExx/ 1/ 1ln 1 2131
σσνσν ε (8.4.32)
This result is plotted in Fig. 8.4.4. Note that, with 2 2 23 Y=+τσ , as σ increases
(rapidly) to its limiting value Y, τ decreases from its yield value of 3/Y to zero.
Figure 8.4.4: Stress-strain results for comb ined tension/torsion of a thin walled tube
for 3.0=ν
8.4.5 The Tresca Flow Rule
The flow rule used in the preceding applications was the Prandtl-Reuss rule 8.4.7. Many
other flow rules have been proposed. For example, the Tresca flow rule is simply (for
3 2 1σσσ>> )
00.511.522.5
0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1YσxxYEε
Section 8.4
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 288λεελε
d ddd d
ppp
−==+=
321
0 (8.4.33)
This flow rule will be used in the next section, which details the classic solution for the
plastic deformation and failure of a thick cylinder under internal pressure.
A unifying theory of flow rules will be presen ted in a later section, in which the reason
for the name “Treca flow rule” will become clear.
8.4.6 Problems
1.
Derive the elastic strains for the plane strain compression of a thick block, Eqns.
8.4.8.
2. Derive Eqns. 8.4.13 and 8.4.15
3. Derive Eqn. 8.4.29
4. Use Eqn. 8.3.17 to show that ()2 2 2/ / σσσττσ − −= Y d d and hence derive Eqn.
8.4.30
5. Derive Eqns. 8.4.32
6. Does the axial stress-stress curve of Fig. 8.4.4 differ when the Tresca criterion is
used?
7. Consider the uniaxial straining of a perfectly plastic isotropic Von Mises metallic
block. There is only one non-zero strain, xxε. One only need consider two stresses,
yy xxσσ, since yy zzσσ= by isotropy.
(i) Write down the two relevant Prandtl-Reuss equations
(ii) Evaluate the stresses and strains at first yield
(iii) For plastic flow, show that yy xxd dσσ= and that the plastic modulus is
()ν εσ
213−=E
dd
xxxx
8. Consider the combined tension-torsion of a thin-walled cylindrical tube. The tube is made of a perfectly plastic Von Mises metal and Y is the uniaxial yield strength in
tension. The only stresses are
σσ=xx and τσ=xy and the Prandtl-Reuss equations
reduce to
Section 8.4
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 289xy xy xyxx xx zz yyxx xx xx
d dEdd dEd dd dEd
λσσνελσσνεελσσε
++=−−==+=
13132 1
The axial strain is increased from zero until yielding occurs (with 0=xyε ). From first
yield, the axial strain is held constant and the shear strain is increased up to its final
value of E Y 3/) 1(ν+
(i) Write down the yield criterion in terms of σ and τ only and sketch the yield
locus in τσ− space
(ii) Evaluate the stresses and strains at first yield
(iii)Evaluate λd in terms of σσd,
(iv) Relate σσd, to ττd, and hence derive a differentia l equation for shear strain in
terms of τ only
(v) Solve the differential equation and evaluate any constant of integration
(vi) Evaluate the shear stress when xyε reaches its final value of E Y 3/) 1(ν+ .
Taking 2/1=v , put in the form Yατ= with α to 3 d.p.
Section 8.5
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 2908.5 The Internally Pressurised Cylinder
8.5.1 Elastic Solution
Consider the problem of a long thick hollow cylinder, with internal and external radii a
and b, subjected to an internal pressure p. This can be regarded as a plane problem, with
stress and strain independent of the axial direction z. The solution to the axisymmetric
elastic problem is (see §4.3.5)
()
zzzz rr zzrr
EabpEabrbpabrbp
ενεσσνσσσ
θθθθ
+−=++=−++=−−−=
1 /21 /1 /1 /1 /
2 22 22 22 22 2
(8.5.1)
There are no shear stresses and these are the principal stresses.
Axial Force
The axial force in the tube is the resultant of the zzσ stress:
()[]∫∫∫∫++ = =π
θθπ
θσσνεθσ2
02
0drdr E drdr Pb
arr zzb
azz (8.5.2)
Assuming the strain zzε to be constant over any cross section,
() ()
()2 2 22
02 2
2pa a b Edrdr a b EP
zzb
arr zz
νπ πεθσσν πεπ
θθ
+− =+ +− = ∫∫ (8.5.3)
Axial Strain and End Conditions
There are three possible end-conditions, assuming zzε to be constant (from which it
follows that zzσ is constant):
(1) open-ended : the resultant axial force is zero and so, since zzσ is constant,
0=zzσ . This is equivalent to plane stress.
(2) closed-ended : the resultant axial force is zzσ times the cylinder’s cross-sectional
area ()2 2a b−π and this is balanced by the internal pressure p acting over the end
area 2aπ, so that ()()θθσσ σ +=− =rr zz abp21 2 21 // . This is a strain state known
as generalised plane strain , where zzε is constant but non-zero.
Section 8.5
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 291(3) plane strain : it is assumed that 0=zzε , so that
()()θθσσν νσ +=− =rr zz abp 1 //22 2
The end-conditions can be summarised as
1 //
2 2−=abEpzzαε (8.5.4)
where
⎪⎩⎪⎨⎧
−−
=
end open 2strain plane 0end closed 21
νν
α (8.5.5)
8.5.2 Plastic Solution
The pressure is now increased so that the cylinde r begins to deform plastically. It will be
assumed that the material is isotropic and elastic perfectly-plastic and that it satisfies the
Tresca criterion.
First Yield
It can be seen from 8.5.1, 8.5.4-5, that rr zzσσσθθ >>> 0 and so the Tresca criterion
reads
kabrbprr rr 21 //22 22 2
≡−=−=− σσσσθθ θθ (8.5.6)
This expression has its maximum value at the inner surface, ar=, and hence it is here
that plastic flow first begins. From the above, plastic deformation begins when
⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛−=22
1
bak pflow (8.5.7)
irrespective of the end conditions.
Confined Plastic Flow and Collapse
As the pressure increases above flowp, the plastic region spreads out from the inner face;
suppose that it reaches out to cr=. With the material perfectly plastic, the material in
the annulus cra<< satisfies the yield condition 8.5.6 at all times. Consider now the
equilibrium of this plastic material. Since this is an axi-symmetric problem, there is only
one equilibrium equation:
Section 8.5
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 292() 01=−+θθσσσ
rrrr
r drd. (8.5.8)
It follows that
1 ln2 02Crkrk
drd
rrrr+=→=− σσ. (8.5.9)
The constant of integration can be obtained from the pressure boundary condition at
ar=, leading to
()()cra ark prr ≤≤ +−= /ln2 σ (8.5.10)
The stresses in the elastic region are again give n by the elastic stress solution 8.5.1, only
with a replaced by c and the pressure p is now replaced by the pressure exerted by the
plastic region at cr=, i.e. ()ack p /ln2− .
The precise location of the boundary c can be obtained by noting that the elastic stresses
must satisfy the yield criterion at cr=. Since in the elastic region,
() () brccbrback prr ≤≤−−=−1 //)/ln(2 22 22 2
σσθθ (8.5.11)
one has from () kcrrr 2=−=σσθθ that
)/ 1()/ln(22 2bc k ack p −+ = (8.5.12)
Fig. 8.5.1 shows a plot of Eqn. 8.5.12.
Figure 8.5.1: Extent of the plastic region cr= during confined plastic flow
The complete cylinder will become plastic when c reaches b, or when the pressure
reaches the collapse pressure (or ultimate pressure )
)/ln(2 abk pU= . (8.5.13)
c ac= bc=kp
2 2/ 1/ ba kp−=()ab kp /ln2 /=
Section 8.5
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 293This problem illustrates a number of features of elastic-plastic problems in general. First,
confined plastic flow occurs. This is where the plastic region is surrounded by an elastic
region, and so the plastic strains are of the same order as the elastic strains. It is only when the pressure reaches the collapse pressure does catastrophic failure occur.
Stress Field
Using 8.5.12, the stresses in the elastic region can be shown to be
zz zzrr
Ebckrb
bckrb
bck
ενσσσ
θθ
++=⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛+ +=⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛− −=
2222
2222
22
211
, brc≤≤ (8.5.14)
For the plastic region, the radial and hoop stresses can be obtained from 8.5.10 and 8.5.6.
The Tresca flow rule, 8.4.33, implies that 0 =p
zzε and zzε is purely elastic. Thus the
elastic relation ()zz rr zz Eεσσνσθθ++= holds also in the plastic region, and
zz zzrr
Erc
bckrc
bckrc
bck
ε νσσσ
θθ
+⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛−+=⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛−++=⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛+−−=
ln2 2ln2 1ln2 1
222222
, cra≤≤ (8.5.15)
To determine the axial strain, consider again the axial force. First, using the equation of
equilibrium 8.5.8,
()()
()rrrrrrrr rr rr
rdrdrdrdrr rr
σσσσσσσσθθ θθ
2222
=+ =+−=+
(8.5.16)
Then, from 8.5.2,
()[]
()2 2 22 2 2
22
pa a b Er a b EP
zzb
arr zz
νπ πεσπν πε
+− =+− = (8.5.17)
This axial force is the same as Eqn. 8.5.3. In other words, although zzσ in general varies
in the plastic zone, the axial force is independent of the plastic zone size c. Eqns. 8.5.3-4
are therefore again valid here and
Section 8.5
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 294
⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛+−−=ac
bc
abk Ezz ln2 11 /22
2 2αε (8.5.18)
From the third of 8.5.15, 0≥zzσ for the closed-end and plane strain conditions. For the
open-end condition, the axial stress is tensile in some parts and negative in other parts (so
that the resultant force is 0=P ) – note that this is not now a condition of plane stress.
As an example, consider the case of 1=a , 2=b , with 5.1=c . The stresses for this case
are plotted in Fig. 8.5.2.
.
Figure 8.5.2: Stress field in the cylinder for the case of 5.1 ,2 ,1 === c b a
Displacement
In the elastic region, the strains are given by Hooke’s law
()[]
()[]zz rrzz rr rr
EE
νενσσννενενσσννε
θθ θθθθ
−−−+=−−−+=
1111
(8.5.19)
From the definition of strain
rudrdu
rr
rr
==
θθεε
(8.5.20)
and 8.5.14,
---00.20.40.60.8
1 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2ar/
krr2/σk2/θθσ
kzz2/σ
plastic elastic closed
plane strain
open
Section 8.5
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 295()zz r rrbr
bc
Ek u εν νν−⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛+−+=2
22
211, brc≤≤ (8.5.21)
Now, from 8.4.33,
() ( )[]
( ) () ( ) ()[]
() ( )()zz rrrr zz rrzz rre e
rr rr
EEEE
νεσσννσσνενσσννσσσνεεεε
θθθθ θθθθθθ θθ
221 12 112 11
−+−+=++ −+−=−+−=+=+
(8.5.22)
Using 8.5.16 and 8.5.19, one has
()()()()zz rr r r rdrd
Erudrdενσνν221 12−−+= (8.5.23)
which integrates to
()()
rCr rEuzz rr r +−−+= ενσνν 21 1 (8.5.24)
Equations 8.5.22-24 are valid in both the elastic and plastic regions. The constant of
integration can be obtained from the condition 0=rrσ at br=, when ru equals the
elastic displacement 8.5.21, and so () Ec k C / 122 2ν−= and
() ( ) ()
zz rr r rErck rEu εννσνν−−+−+=2 21221 1, cra≤≤ (8.5.25)
8.5.3 Unloading
Residual Stress
Suppose that the cylinder is loaded beyond flowp but not up to the collapse pressure, to a
pressure 0p say. It is then unloaded completely . After unloading the cylinder is still
subjected to a stress field – these stresses which are locked into the cylinder are called
residual stresses . If the unloading process is fully elastic, the new stresses are obtained
by subtracting 8.5.1 from 8.5.14-15. Using Eqn. 8.5.7 { ▲Problem 1},
Section 8.5
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 29622
0
2222
22
0
2222
22
0
22
2
ba
pp
ackba
ra
pp
ackba
ra
pp
ack
flowzzflowflowrr
⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
−+=⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛+⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
−+=⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛−⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛
−−=
νσσσ
θθ , brc≤≤ (8.5.26)
⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
−− −=⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
−−⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛+ −=⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
−⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛− −=
ar
ppkar
ra
ppkar
ra
ppk
flowzzflowflowrr
ln21 2ln22 1ln2 1
022
022
0
νσσσ
θθ , cra≤≤ (8.5.27)
Again consider as an example the case 1=a , 2=b , with 5.1=c , for which
624.02,375.020= =kp
kpflow (8.5.28)
The residual stresses are as shown in Fig. 8.5.3.
Figure 8.5.3: Residual stresses in th e unloaded cylinder for the case of
5.1 ,2 ,1 === c b a
Note that the axial strain, being purely elastic, is completely removed, and the axial stress
is independent of the end condition.
-0.6-0.4-0.200.2
1 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2ar/
krr2/σ
k2/θθσkzz2/σ
plastic elastic
Section 8.5
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 297There is the possibility that if the original pressure 0p is very large, the unloading will
lead to compressive yield. The maximum value of rrσσθθ− occurs at ar=, where it
equals ( )1 / 20−flowppk and so, neglecting any Bauschinger effect, yield will occur if
flowp p 20≥ . Yielding will not occur right up to the collapse pressure Up if the wall ratio
ab/ is such that flow U p p p 20<= . From 8.5.7 and 8.5.13, this reads as
⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛−<22
12 lnba
ab (8.5.29)
The largest wall ratio for which the unloading is completely elastic is 22.2 /≈ab . For
larger wall ratios, a new plastic zone will develop at the inner wall in which
krr 2−=−σσθθ .
Shakedown
When the cylinder is initially loaded, plasticity begins at a pressure flowpp= . If it is
loaded to some pressure 0p,with flow flow p p p 20<< , then unloading will be completely
elastic. When the cylinder is reloaded again it will remain elastic up to pressure 0p. In
this way, it is possible to strengthen the cylinder by an initial loading; theoretically it is
possible to increase the flow pressure by a factor of 2. This maximum possible new flow
pressure is called the shakedown pressure ()U flow s p p p , 2min= . Shakedown is said to
have occurred when any subsequent loading/unloading cycles are purely elastic. The
strengthening of the cylinder is due to the compressive residual hoop stresses at the inner
wall – similar to the way a barrel can be strengthened with hoops. This method of
strengthening is termed autofrettage , a French term meaning “self-hooping”.
8.5.4 Validity of the Solution
One needs to check whether the assumption of the ordering of the principal stresses,
rr zzσσσθθ>> , holds through the deformation. It can be confirmed that the inequality
rr zzσσ≥ always holds. For the inequality zzσσθθ≥ , consider the inequality
0≥−zzσσθθ . The quantity on the left is a minimum when ar=, where it equals
() ⎥
⎦⎤
⎢
⎣⎡
⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛+−
−−+⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛−+−ac
bc
ab ac
bck ln2 1
1 /2 ln2 12122
2 2 22αν ν (8.5.30)
This quantity must be positive for all values of c up to the maximum value b, where it
takes its minimum value, and so one must have
() 0 ln21 /2 ln12122 2≥⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛
−−+⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛−−ab
ab ab αν ν (8.5.31)
Section 8.5
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 298The solution is thus valid only for limited values of ab/. For 3.0=ν , one must have
43.5 /<ab (closed ends), 75.5 /<ab (plane strain), 19.6 /<ab (open ends). For higher
wall ratios, the axial stress becomes equal to the hoop stress. In this case, a solution
based on large changes in geometry is necessary for higher pressures.
8.5.5 Problems
1.
Derive Eqns. 8.5.26-27.
Section 8.6
Solid Mechanics Part II 299 Kelly Hardening
In the applications discussed in the preceding two sections, the material was assumed
to be perfectly plastic. The issue of hardening (softening) materials is addressed in
this section.
8.6.1 Hardening
In the one-dimensional (uniaxial test) case, a specimen will deform up to yield and
then generally harden, Fig. 8.6.1. Also shown in the figure is the perfectly-plastic
idealisation. In the perfectly plastic case, once the stress reaches the yield point (A),
plastic deformation ensues, so long as the stress is maintained at Y. If the stress is
reduced, elastic unloading occurs. In the hardening case, once yield occurs, the stress
needs to be continually increased in order to drive the plastic deformation. If the
stress is held constant, for example at B, no further plastic deformation will occur; at
the same time, no elastic unloading will occur. Note that this condition cannot occur
in the perfectly-plastic case, where there is one of plastic deformation or elastic unloading.
Figure 8.6.1: uniaxial stress-strain curve (for a typical metal)
These ideas can be extended to the multiaxial case, where the initial yield surface will be of the form
0)(0=ijfσ (8.6.1)
In the perfectly plastic case, the yield surface remains unchanged.. In the more
general case, the yield surface may change size, shape and position, and can be described by
0),(=Κi ijfσ (8.6.2)
Here,iK represents one or more hardening parameters , which change during plastic
deformation and determine the evolution of the yield surface. They may be scalars or hardening
0ABstress
strain Yield point Y •perfectly-plastic •
elastic
unload
Section 8.6
Solid Mechanics Part II 300 Kelly higher-order tensors. At first yield, the hardening parameters are zero,
and ) ( )0,(0 ij ij f f σ σ= .
The description of how the yield surface changes with plastic deformation, Eqn. 8.6.2,
is called the hardening rule .
Strain Softening
Materials can also
strain soften , for example soils. In this case, the stress-strain
curve “turns down”, as in Fig. 8.6.2. The yield surface for such a material will in
general decrease in size wi th further straining.
Figure 8.6.2: uniaxial stress-strain curve for a strain-softening material
8.6.2 Hardening Rules
A number of different hardening rules are discussed in this section.
Isotropic Hardening
Isotropic hardening is where the yield surface remains the same shape but expands
with increasing stress, Fig. 8.6.3.
In particular, the yield function takes the form
0 )( ),(
0 =Κ−=Κij i ij f f σ σ (8.6.3)
The shape of the yield function is specified by the initial yield function and its size
changes as the hardening parameter Κ changes.
0stress
strain
Section 8.6
Solid Mechanics Part II 301 Kelly
Figure 8.6.3: isotropic hardening
For example, consider the Von Mises yield surface. At initial yield, one has
() () () ()
Y ssY JY f
ijijij
− =−=−−+−+− =
2322
1 32
3 22
2 1 0
321σσσσσσ σ
(8.6.4)
where Y is the yield stress in uniaxial tension. Subsequently, one has
() 0 3 ,2=Κ−−=Κ Y J fi ijσ (8.6.5)
The initial cylindrical yield surface in stress-space with radius Y32 (see Fig. 8.3.11)
develops with radius ()Κ+Y32. The details of how the hardening parameter Κ
actually changes with plastic deformation have not yet been specified.
As another example, consider the Drucker-Prager criterion, Eqn. 8.3.30,
() 02 1 0 =−+= k J I fijασ . In uniaxial tension, YI=1 , 3/2Y J= , so
()Y k 3/1+=α . Isotropic hardening can then be expressed as
() () 0
3/11,2 1 =Κ−−+
+=Κ Y J I fi ij α
ασ (8.6.6)
Kinematic Hardening
The isotropic model implies that, if the yield strength in tension and compression are
initially the same, i.e. the yield surface is symmetric about the stress axes, they remain
equal as the yield surface develops with plastic strain. In order to model the
Bauschinger effect, and similar responses, wh ere a hardening in tension will lead to a initial yield
surface subsequent
yield surface
1σ2σ
••
stress at
initial yield
elastic
loading elastic
unloading
plastic
deformation
(hardenin g)
Section 8.6
Solid Mechanics Part II 302 Kelly softening in a subsequent compression, one can use the kinematic hardening rule.
This is where the yield surface remains the same shape and size but merely translates
in stress space, Fig. 8.6.4.
Figure 8.6.4: kinematic hardening
The yield function now takes the general form
0) ( ),(0 =−=Κij ij i ij f f ασ σ (8.6.7)
The hardening parameter here is the stress ijα, known as the back-stress or shift-
stress ; the yield surface is shifted relative to the stress-space axes by ijα, Fig. 8.6.5.
Figure 8.6.5: kinematic hardening; a shift by the back-stress
For example, again considering the Von Mises material, one has, from 8.6.4, and
using the deviatoric part of ασ− rather than the deviatoric part of σ,
() 0 ) )( ( ,23=−−−=Κ Y s s fd
ij ijd
ij ij i ij αα σ (8.6.8)
where dα is the deviatoric part of α. Again, the details of how the hardening
parameter ijα might change with deformation will be discussed later.
1σ2σ
••initial yield
surface subsequent
loading
surface ijαinitial yield
surface subsequent
yield surface 1σ2σ
••
stress at
initial yield elastic
loading plastic
deformation
(hardenin g) elastic
unloading
Section 8.6
Solid Mechanics Part II 303 Kelly Other Hardening Rules
More complex hardening rules can be used. For example, the mixed hardening rule
combines features of both the isotropic and kinematic hardening models, and the
loading function takes the general form
() 0 ) ( ,0 =Κ−−=Κij ij i ij f f ασ σ (8.6.9)
The hardening parameters are now the scalar Κ and the tensor ijα.
8.6.3 The Flow Curve
In order to model plastic deformation and hardening in a complex three-dimensional
geometry, one will generally have to us e but the data from a simple test. For
example, in the uniaxial tension test, one will have the data shown in Fig. 8.6.6a, with
stress plotted against plastic strain. The idea now is to define a scalar
effective stress
σˆ and a scalar effective plastic strain pεˆ, functions respectively of the stresses and
plastic strains in the loaded body. The following hypothesis is then introduced: a plot
of effective stress against effective plastic strain follows the same universal plastic
stress-strain curve as in the uniaxial case. This assumed universal curve is known as
the flow curve .
The question now is: how should one define the effective stress and the effective
plastic strain?
Figure 8.6.6: the flow curve; (a) uniaxial stress – plastic strain curve, (b) effective
stress – effective plastic strain curve
8.6.4 A Von Mises Material with Isotropic Hardening
Consider a Von Mises material. Here, it is appropriate to define the effective stress to
be
()23 ˆ Jij=σσ (8.6.10) 0Y
pεσ
pddHεσ≡()phεσ=
0Y
pεˆσˆ
pddHεσ
ˆˆ≡()phεσ ˆ ˆ=
)a() b(
Section 8.6
Solid Mechanics Part II 304 Kelly
This has the essential property that, in the uniaxial case, ()Yij=σσˆ . (In the same
way, for example, the effective stress fo r the Drucker-Prager material, Eqn. 8.6.6,
would be ()() )3/1 /( ˆ2 1 + += α ασσ J Iij .)
For the effective plastic strain, one possibility is to define it in the following rather
intuitive, non-rigorous, way. The deviatoric stress s and plastic strain (increment)
tensor pdε are of a similar character. In particular, their traces are zero, albeit for
different physical reasons; 01=J because of independence of hydrostatic pressure,
0=p
iidε because of material incompressibility in the plastic range. For this reason,
one chooses the effective pl astic strain (increment) pdεˆ to be a similar function of
p
ijdε as σˆ is of the ijs. Thus, in lieu of ijijss23ˆ=σ , one chooses
p
ijp
ijpddC d εε ε=ˆ . One can determine the constant C by ensuring that the
expression reduces to p pd d1ˆεε= in the uniaxial case. Considering this uniaxial case,
p p p p pd d d d d1 21
33 22 1 11 , εεεεε −== = , one finds that
() () ()2
1 32
3 22
2 132
32ˆ
p p p p p pp
ijp
ijp
d d d d d ddd d
εεεεεεεεε
−+−+− ==
(8.6.11)
Let the hardening in the uniaxial tension case be described using a relationship of the
form (see Fig. 8.6.6)
()phεσ= (8.6.12)
The slope of this flow curve is the plastic modulus, Eqn. 8.1.9,
pddHεσ= (8.6.13)
The effective stress and effective plastic strain for any conditions are now assumed to
be related through
()phεσ ˆ ˆ= (8.6.14)
and the effective plastic modulus is given by
pddHεσ
ˆˆ= (8.6.15)
Isotropic Hardening
Assuming isotropic hardening, the yield surface is given by Eqn. 8.6.5, and with the definition of the effective stress, Eqn. 8.6.10,
Section 8.6
Solid Mechanics Part II 305 Kelly
() 0 ˆ , =Κ−−=Κ Y fi ijσσ (8.6.16)
Differentiating with respect to the effective plastic strain,
p pH
εεσ
ˆ ˆˆ
∂Κ∂=
∂∂= (8.6.17)
One can now see how the hardening parameter evolves with deformation: Κ here is a
function of the effective plastic strain, and its functional dependence on the effective
plastic strain is given by the plastic modulus H of the universal flow curve.
Loading Histories
Each material particle undergoes a plastic strain history. One such path is shown in
Fig. 8.6.7. At point q, the plastic strain is ) (q
p
iε . The effective plastic strain at q
must be evaluated through an integration over the complete history of deformation:
∫∫==q
p
ip
iq
p pdd d q
032
0ˆ )(ˆ εε ε ε (8.6.18)
Note that the effective plastic strain at q is not simply )()(32q qp
ip
iεε , hence the
definition of an effective plastic strain increment in Eqn. 8.6.11.
Figure 8.6.7: plastic strain space
Prandtl-Reuss Relations in terms of Effective Parameters
Using the Prandtl-Reuss (Levy-Mises) flow rule 8.4.1, and the definitions 8.6.10-11
for effective stress and effective plastic strain, one can now express the plastic
multiplier as{ ▲Problem 1}
p
3ε
•
)(qpε
p
2ε
p
1εqstrain path
Section 8.6
Solid Mechanics Part II 306 Kelly σελˆˆ
23pdd= (8.6.19)
and the plastic strain increments, Eqn. 8.4.6, now read
()() [ ]
() ()[]
() ()[]
()
()
()zxp p
zxyzp p
yzxyp p
xyyy xx zzp p
zzxx zz yyp p
yyzz yy xxp p
xx
d dd dd dd dd dd d
σσεεσσεεσσεεσσσσεεσσσσεεσσσσεε
ˆ/ˆˆ/ˆˆ/ˆˆ/ˆˆ/ˆˆ/ˆ
232323212121
===+− =+− =+− =
(8.6.20)
or
ijp
p
ij sddσεεˆˆ
23= . (8.6.21)
Knowledge of the plastic modulus, E qn. 8.6.15, now makes equations 8.6.21
complete.
Note here that the plastic modulus in the Prandtl-Reuss equations is conveniently
expressible in a simple way in terms of the effective stress and plastic strain
increment, Eqn. 8.6.19. It will be shown in the next section that this is no
coincidence, and that the Prandtl-Reuss flow-rule is indeed naturally associated with the Von-Mises criterion.
8.6.5 Application: Combined Tension/Torsion of a thin
walled tube with Isotropic Hardening
Consider again the thin-walled tube under combined tension and torsion. The Von
Mises yield function in terms of the axial stress σ and the shear stress τ is, as in
§8.3.1, () 0 32 2
0 =−+= Y fij τσσ . This defines the ellipse of Fig. 8.3.2.
Subsequent yield surfaces are defined by
()
()
()
0ˆ3 ,
02 2
=+−=−=−−+=Κ
KYK fKY f
iji ij
σστσ σ
(8.6.22)
Whereas the initial yield surface is the ellipse with major and minor axes Y and
3/Y , subsequent yield ellipses have axes KY+ and 3/) ( KY+ , Fig. 8.6.8.
Section 8.6
Solid Mechanics Part II 307 Kelly
Figure 8.6.8: expansion of the yield locu s (ellipse) for a thin-walled tube under
isotropic hardening
The Prandtl-Reuss equations in terms of effective stress and effective plastic strain,
8.6.20-21, reduce to
τσετνεσσεσνεεσσεσε
ˆˆ
23 1ˆˆ
21ˆˆ 1
p
xyp
zz yyp
xx
ddEdddEd dddEd
++=−−==+=
(8.6.23)
Consider the case where the material is brought to first yield through tension only, in
which case the Von Mises condition reduces to Y=σ . Let the material then be
subjected to a twist whilst maintaining the axial stress constant. The expansion of the
yield surface is then as shown in Fig. 8.6.9.
Figure 8.6.9: expansion of the yield locus for a thin-walled tube under constant
axial loading
Introducing the plastic modulus, then, one has
στ
3/Y
Y KY+3/) (Κ+Y
στ
Yplastic
loading
Section 8.6
Solid Mechanics Part II 308 Kelly τσστνεσσεεσσε
ˆˆ1
23 1ˆˆ1
21ˆˆ1
d
HdEdYd
Hd dYd
Hd
xyzz yyxx
++=−===
(8.6.24)
Using 2 23 ˆ τ σ+=Y ,
3/1
23 13/ 213/
2 222 22 2
Yd
HdEdYd
HYd dYd
HYd
xyzz yyxx
+++=+−==+=
ττττνετττεετττε
(8.6.25)
These equations can now be integrated. If the material is linear hardening , so H is
constant, then they can be integrated exactly using
() ⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛−=++=+ ∫ ∫axax dxa xxa x dxa xxarctan , ln21
2 22
2 2
2 2 (8.6.26)
leading to { ▲Problem 2}
⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛− +⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛+=⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛+ −==⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛+ +=
Y YHE
Y YEY HE
YE
YEY HE
YE
xyzz yyxx
τ τ τνετεετε
3 arctan
31
23) 1(31ln431ln211
22
022
(8.6.27)
Results are presented in Fig. 8.6.10 for the case of 10 /,3.0 = = HEν . The axial
strain grows logarithmically and is eventu ally dominated by the faster-growing shear
strain.
Section 8.6
Solid Mechanics Part II 309 Kelly
Figure 8.6.10: Stress-strain curves for thin-walled tube with isotropic linear
strain hardening
8.6.6 Kinematic Hardening Rules
A typical uniaxial kinematic hardening curve is shown in Fig. 8.6.11a (see Fig. 8.1.3).
During cyclic loading, the elastic zone always remains at
Y2. Depending on the
stress history, one can even have the situation shown in Fig. 8.6.11b, where yielding
occurs upon unloading, even though the stress is still tensile.
Figure 8.6.11: Kinematic Hardening; (a) load-unload, (b) cyclic loading
The multiaxial yield function for a kinematic hardening Von Mises is given by Eqn.
8.6.8,
() 0 ) )( ( ,23=−−−=Κ Y s s fd
ij ijd
ij ij i ij αα σ
The deviatoric shift stress d
ijα describes the shift in the centre of the Von Mises
cylinder, as viewed in the π-plane, Fig. 8.6.12. This is a generalisation of the σ
Y2first
yield
Y
ε••
•begin unload
yield in
compression
)a() b(σ
ε•
yield 02468
0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1
YτεYE
xxε
xyε
Section 8.6
Solid Mechanics Part II 310 Kelly uniaxial case, in that the radius of the Von Mises cylinder remains constant, just as the
elastic zone in the uniaxial case remains constant (at Y2).
Figure 8.6.12: The Von Mises cylinder shifted in the π-plane
One needs to specify, by specifying the evolution of the hardening paremter α, how
the yield surface shifts with deformation. In the multiaxial case, one has the added
complication that the direction in which the yield surface shifts in stress space needs to be specified. The simplest model is the
linear kinematic (or Prager’s ) hardening
rule. Here, the back stress is assumed to depend on the plastic strain according to
p
ij ijp
ij ij cd d c εα εα = = or (8.6.28)
where c is a material parameter, which might change with deformation. Thus the
yield surface is translated in the same directi on as the plastic strain increment. This is
illustrated in Fig. 8.6.13, where the principa l directions of stress and plastic strain are
superimposed.
Figure 8.6.13: Linear kinematic hardening rule
One can use the uniaxial (possibly cyclic) curve to again define a universal plastic
modulus H. Using the effective plastic strain, one can relate the constant c to H. This
will be discussed in §8.8, where a more general formulation will be used.
Ziegler’s hardening rule is
()()ij ijp
ij ijda d ασεα − = (8.6.29) 1σ′ 2σ′3σ′
s
dαdαs−
pd1 1,εσpd2 2,εσ
••pdε
pcd dεα=
Section 8.6
Solid Mechanics Part II 311 Kelly
where a is some scalar function of the plastic strain. Here, then, the loading function
translates in the direction of ij ijασ− , Fig. 8.6.14.
Figure 8.6.14: Ziegler’s kinematic hardening rule
8.6.7 Strain Hardening and Work Hardening
In the models considered above, the hardening parameters have been functions of the
plastic strains. For example, in the Von Mises isotropic hardening model, the
hardening parameter Κ is a function of the effective plastic strain, pεˆ. Hardening
expressed in this way is called strain hardening .
Another means of generalising the uniaxial results to multiaxial conditions is to use
the plastic work (per unit volume), also known as the plastic dissipation ,
p
ij ijpd dW εσ= (8.6.30)
The total plastic work is the area under the stress – plastic strain curve of Fig. 8.6.6a,
∫=p
ij ijpd W εσ (8.6.31)
A plot of stress against the plastic work can therefore easily be generated, as in Fig.
8.6.15.
Figure 8.6.15: uniaxial stress – plastic work curve (for a typical metal) 0Y
p pd W εσ∫=σ
pdWdσ()pWw=σ1σ2σ
••αd•
ασ−σ
Section 8.6
Solid Mechanics Part II 312 Kelly
The stress is now expressed in the form (compare with Eqn. 8.6.12)
()()p pd w Ww εσ σ ∫== (8.6.32)
Again defining an effective stress σˆ, the universal flow curve to be used for arbitrary
loading conditions is then (compare with Eqn. 8.6.14)
()pWw=σˆ (8.6.33)
where now pW is the plastic work during the multiaxial deformation. This is known
as a work hardening formulation.
Equivalence of Strain and Work Hardening for the Isotropic Hardening
Von Mises Material
Consider the Prandtl-Reuss flow rule, Eqn. 8.4.1, λε ds dip
i= (other flow rules will
be examined more generally in §8.7). In this case, working with principal stresses,
the plastic work increment is (see Eqns. 8.2.7-10)
() () ()[] λσσσσσσλσεσ
ddsd dW
iip
i ip
2
1 32
3 22
2 131−+−+−===
(8.6.34)
Using the Von Mises effective stress 8.6.10, and Eqn. 8.6.19,
pp
dd dW
εσλσ
ˆˆˆ2
32
== (8.6.35)
where pεˆ is the very same effective plastic strain as used in the strain hardening
isotropic model, Eqn. 8.6.11. Although true for the Von Mises yield condition, this
will not be so in general.
8.6.8 Problems
1. Staring with the definition of the effective plastic strain, Eqn. 8.6.11, and using
Eqn. 8.4.1, ip
i sd dλε= , derive Eqns. 8.6.19, σελˆˆ
23pdd=
2. Integrate Eqns. 8.6.25 and use the initia l (first yield) conditions to get Eqns.
8.6.27.
Section 8.6
Solid Mechanics Part II 313 Kelly 3. Consider the combined tension-torsion of a thin-walled cylindrical tube. The tube
is made of an isotropic hardening Von Mises metal with uniaxial yield stress Y.
The strain-hardening is linear with plastic modulus H. The tube is loaded,
keeping the ratio 3 /=τσ at all times throughout the elasto-plastic deformation,
until Y=σ .
(i) Show that the stresses and strains at first yield are given by
EYv
EYY YY
xyY
xxY Y
61,
21,
61,
21 += = = = ε ε τ σ
(ii) The Prandtl-Reuss equations in terms of the effective stress and effective
plastic strain are given by Eqns. 8.6.23. Eliminate τ from these equations
(using 3 /=τσ ).
(iii) Eliminate the effective plastioc strain using the plastic modulus.
(iv) The effective stress is defined as 2 23 ˆ τσσ+= (see Eqn. 8.6.22).
Eliminate the effective stress to obtain
σ σνεσσε
dHdEddHdEd
xyxx
1
23 1
311 1
++=+=
(v) Integrate the differential equations and evaluate any constants of
integration
(vi) Hence, show that the strains at the final stress values Y=σ , 3/Y=τ
are given by
⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛− ++=⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛−+=
21123
31211 1
HE
YEHE
YE
xyxx
νεε
(vii) Sketch the initial yield (elliptical) locus and the final yield locus in ()τσ,
space and the loading path.
(viii) Plot σ against xxε.
Section 8.7
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 3148.7 Associated and Non-associated Flow Rules
Recall the Levy-Mises flow rule, Eqn. 8.4.3,
ijp
ij sd dλε= (8.7.1)
The plastic multiplier can be determined from the hardening rule. Given the
hardening rule one can more generally, instead of the particular flow rule 8.7.1, write
ijp
ij Gd dλε= , (8.7.2)
where ijG is some function of the stresses and perhaps other quantities, for example
the hardening parameters. It is symmetric because the strains are symmetric.
A wide class of material behaviour (perha ps all that one would realistically be
interested in) can be modelled using the general form
ijp
ijgd dσλε∂∂= . (8.7.3)
Here, g is a scalar function which, when differentiated with respect to the stresses,
gives the plastic strains. It is called the plastic potential . The flow rule 8.7.3 is
called a non-associated flow rule .
Consider now the sub-class of materials whose plastic potential is the yield function,
fg=:
ijp
ijfd dσλε∂∂= . (8.7.4)
This flow rule is called an associated flow-rule , because the flow rule is associated
with a particular yield criterion.
8.7.1 Associated Flow Rules
The yield surface ()0=ijfσ is displayed in Fig 8.7.1. The axes of principal stress
and principal plastic strain are also shown; the material being isotropic, these are
taken to be coincident. The normal to the yield surface is in the direction ijfσ/∂ and
so the associated flow rule 8.7.4 can be interpreted as saying that the plastic strain
increment vector is normal to the yield surface , as indicated in the figure. This is
called the normality rule .
Section 8.7
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 315
Figure 8.7.1: Yield surface
The normality rule has been confirmed by many experiments on metals. However, it is found to be seriously in error for soils and rocks, where, for example, it
overestimates plastic volume expansion. For these materials, one must use a non-
associative flow-rule.
Next, the Tresca and Von Mises yield criteria will be discussed. First note that, to
make the differentiation easier, the associated flow-rule 8.7.4 can be expressed in
terms of principal stresses as
ip
ifd dσλε∂∂= . (8.7.5)
Tresca
Taking 3 2 1σσσ>> , the Tresca yield criterion is
k f −−=23 1σσ (8.7.6)
One has
21,0 ,21
3 2 1−=∂∂=∂∂+=∂∂
σ σ σf f f (8.7.7)
so, from 8.7.5, the flow-rule associated with the Tresca criterion is
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
−+
=
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
2121
321
0λ
εεε
d
ddd
ppp
. (8.7.8)
This is the flow-rule of Eqns. 8.4.33. The plastic strain increment is illustrated in Fig.
8.7.2 (see Fig. 8.3.9). All plastic deformation occurs in the 31− plane. Note that
8.7.8 is independent of stress. ••pdε
pd1 1,εσpd2 2,εσ
pd3 3,εσσd
Section 8.7
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 316
Figure 8.7.2: The plastic strain increment vector and the Tresca criterion in the
π-plane (for the associated flow-rule)
Von Mises
The Von Mises yield criterion is 02
2=−= k Jf . With
() () ()[] ()⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡+−=−+−+−∂∂=∂∂
3 2 12
1 32
3 22
2 1
1 12
21
32
61σσσ σσσσσσσσJ (8.7.9)
one has
() ( )
()()
()() ⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
+−+−+−
=
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
2 1 21
3 323 1 21
2 323 2 21
1 32
321
σσσσσσσσσ
λ
εεε
d
ddd
ppp. (8.7.10)
This are none other than the Levy-Mises flow rule 8.4.61.
The associative flow-rule is very appealing, connecting as it does the yield surface to
the flow-rule. Many attempts have been made over the years to justify this rule, both mathematically and physically. However, it should be noted that the associative flow-
rule is not a law of nature by any means. It is simply very convenient. That said, it
1 note that if one were to use the alternative but equivalent expression 02=−= k J f , one would
have a 22/1 J term common to all three principal strain increments, which could be “absorbed” into
the λd giving the same flow-rule 8.7.10 1σ′ 2σ′3σ′
023 1=−−= k fσσ•
pdε
Section 8.7
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 317does agree with experimental observations of many plastically deforming materials,
particularly metals.
In order to put the notion of associative flow-rules on a sounder footing, one can
define more clearly the type of material for which the associative flow-rule applies;
this is tied closely to the notion of stable and unstable materials.
8.7.2 Drucker’s Postulate
Stress Cycles
First, consider the one-dimensional loading of a hardening material. The material
may have undergone any type of deformat ion (e.g. elastic or plastic) and is now
subjected to the stress
*σ, point A in Fig. 8.7.3. An additional load is now applied to
the material, bringing it to the current yield stress σ at point B (if *σ is below the
yield stress) and then plastically (great ly exaggerated in the figure) through the
infinitesimal increment σd to point C. It is conventional to call these additional
loads the external agency . The external agency is then removed, bringing the stress
back to *σ and point D. The material is said to have undergone a stress cycle .
Figure 8.7.3: A stress cycle for a hardening material
Consider now a softening material, Fig. 8.7.4. The external agency first brings the
material to the current yield stress σ at point B. To reach point C, the loads must be
reduced. This cannot be achieved with a stress (force) control experiment, since a
reduction in stress at B will induce el astic unloading towards A. A strain
(displacement) control must be used, in wh ich case the stress required to induce the
(plastic) strain will be seen to drop to σσd+ ( 0<σd ) at C. The stress cycle is
completed by unloading from C to D.
εσd
*σA DB σCpdε
Section 8.7
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 318
Figure 8.7.4: A stress cycle for a softening material
Suppose now that *σσ= , so the material is at point B, on the yield surface, before
action by the external agency. It is now not possible for the material to undergo a
stress cycle, since the stress cannot be increased. This provides a means of
distinguishing between strain hardening and softening materials:
Strain-hardening … Material ca n always undergo a stress-cycle
Strain-softening … Material can not always undergo a stress-cycle
Drucker’s Postulate
The following statements define a
stable material : (these statements are also known
as Drucker’s postulate ):
(1) Positive work is done by the external agency during the application of the loads
(2) The net work performed by the external agency over a stress cycle is nonnegative
By this definition, it is clear that a strain hardening material is stable (and satisfies
Drucker’s postulates). For example, considering plastic deformation (
*σσ= in the
above), the work done during an increment in stress is εσdd . The work done by the
external agency is the area shaded in Fig. 8.7.5a and is clearly positive (note that the
work referred to here is not the total work, ∫+εε
εεσdd, but only that part which is done
by the external agency2). Similarly, the net work over a stress cycle will be positive.
On the other hand, note that plastic loading of a softening (or perfectly plastic)
material results in a non-positive work, Fig. 8.7.5b.
2 the laws of thermodynamics insist that the total work is positive (or zero) in a complete cycle. εσd
*σA DB σ
C
pdε
Section 8.7
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 319
Figure 8.7.5: Stable (a) and un stable (b) stress-strain curves
The work done (per unit volume) by the additional loads during a stress cycle A-B-C-D is given by:
()()∫
−−−− =
DCBAd W εσεσ* (8.7.11)
This is the shaded work in Fig. 8.7.6. Writing p ed d d εεε+= and noting that the
elastic work is recovered, i.e. the net work due to the elastic strains is zero, this work
is due to the plastic strains,
()()∫
−−=
CBpd W εσεσ* (8.7.12)
With σd infinitesimal, this equals
()p pdd d W εσεσσ21 *+−= (8.7.13)
Figure 8.7.6: Work W done during a stress cycle of a strain-hardening material
The requirement (2) of a stable material is that this work be non-negative,
() 021 *≥ +−=p pdd d W εσεσσ (8.7.14) εσd
*σA DBσCpdε
Wεσd
εd
0>εσddσd
εd
0<εσdd
ε
)a() b(
Section 8.7
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 320
Making σσσ d>>−*, this reads
() 0*≥−pdεσσ (8.7.15)
On the other hand, making *σσ= , it reads
0≥pddεσ (8.7.16)
The three dimensional case is illustrated in Fig. 8.7.7, for which one has
() 0 ,0*≥ ≥−p
ij ijp
ij ij ij dd d εσ εσσ (8.7.17)
Figure 8.7.7: Stresses during a loading/unloading cycle
8.7.3 Consequences of the Drucker’s Postulate
The criteria that a material be stable have very interesting consequences.
Normality
In terms of vectors in principal stress (plastic strain increment) space, Fig. 8.7.8, Eqn.
8.7.17 reads
() 0*≥⋅−pdεσσ (8.7.18)
These vectors are shown with the solid lines in Fig. 8.7.8. Since the dot product is
non-negative, the angle between the vectors *σσ− and pdε (with their starting points
coincident) must be less than 90o. This implies that the plastic strain increment vector
must be normal to the yield surface since, if it were not, an initial stress state *σ could
be found for which the angle was greater than 90o (as with the dotted vectors in Fig.
8.7.8). Thus a consequence of a material satisfying the stability requirements is that
the normality rule holds, i.e. the flow rule is associative, Eqn. 8.7.4.
initial yield
surfaceijσ
•••
*
ijσnew yield
surface
Section 8.7
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 321
Figure 8.7.8: Normality of the pl astic strain increment vector
When the yield surface has sharp corners, as with the Tresca criterion, it can be shown
that the plastic strain increment vector must lie within the cone bounded by the
normals on either side of the corner, as illustrated in Fig. 8.7.9.
Figure 8.7.9: The plastic strain increment vector for sharp corners
Convexity
Using the same arguments, one cannot have a yield surface like the one shown in Fig.
8.7.10. In other words, the yield surface is convex : the entire elastic region lies to one
side of the tangent plane to the yield surface3.
Figure 8.7.10: A non-convex surface
3 note that when the plastic deformation affects the elastic response of the material, it can be shown that
the stability postulate again ensures normality, but that the convexity does not necessarily hold •pdε
*σσ−
•*σ
tangent
plane convex
surface •pdε*σσ
••pdε
*σσ−•*σ
Section 8.7
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 322In summary then, Drucker’s Postulate, which is satisfied by a stable, strain-hardening
material, implies normality (associative flow rule) and convexity4.
8.7.4 The Principle of Ma ximum Plastic Dissipation
The rate form of Eqn. 8.7.18 is
() 0*≥−p
ij ij ijεσσ & (8.7.19)
The quantity p
ijijεσ& is called the plastic dissipation , and is a measure of the rate at
which energy is being dissipated as deformation proceeds.
Eqn. 8.7.19 can be written as
p
ijijp
ijijεσεσ &&*≥ or p pεσεσ &&⋅≥⋅* (8.7.20)
and in this form is known as the principle of maximum plastic dissipation : of all
possible stress states *
ijσ (within or on the yield surface), the one which arises is that
which requires the maximum plastic work.
Although the principle of maximum plastic dissipation was “derived” from Drucker’s
postulate in the above, it is more general, holding also for the case of perfectly plastic and softening materials. To see this, disregard stress cycles and consider a stress state
*σ which is at or below th e current (yield) stress σ, and apply a strain 0>εd . For a
perfectly plastic material, 0*≥−σσ and 0 >=pd dεε . For a softening material,
again 0*≥−σσ and 0<edε , 0>>εε d dp.
It follows that the normality rule and convexity hold also for the perfectly plastic and softening materials which satisfy the principle of maximum plastic dissipation.
In summary:
Drucker’s postulate leads to the Principle of maximum plastic dissipation
For hardening materials
Principle of maximum plastic dissipation leads to Drucker’s postulate
For softening materials
Principle of maximum plastic dissipation does not lead to Drucker’s postulate
Finally, note that, for many materials, hardening and softening, a non-associative flow
rule is required, as in Eqn. 8.7.3. Here, the plastic strain increment is no longer
normal to the yield surface and the principle of maximum plastic dissipation does not hold in general. In this case, when there is hardening, i.e. the stress increment is
directed out from the yield surface, it is easy to see that one can have
0<p
ij ijddεσ ,
Fig. 8.7.11, contradicting the stability postu late (1),. With hardening, there is no
4 it also ensures the uniqueness of solution to the boundary value elastoplastic problem
Section 8.7
Solid Mechanics Part II Kelly 323obvious instability, and so it could be argued that the use of the term “stability” in
Drucker’s postulate is inappropriate.
Figure 8.7.11: plastic strain increment vector not normal to the yield surface;
non-associated flow-rule
8.7.5 Problems
1.
Derive the flow-rule associated with the Drucker-Prager yield criterion
k J I f −+=2 1α
2. Derive the flow-rule associated with the Mohr-Coulomb yield criterion, i.e. with
3 2 1σσσ>> ,
k=−
23 1σασ
Here,
20 ,1sin1sin1 πφφφα <<>−+=
Evaluate the volumetric plastic strain increment, that is
p p pp
d d dVV
3 2 1 εεε++=ΔΔ,
and hence show that the model predicts dilatancy (expansion).
3. Consider the plastic potential
k g −−=23 1σβσ
Derive the non-associative flow-rule corre sponding to this poten tial. Hence show
that compaction of material can be modell ed by choosing an appropriate value of
β.
σ••pdε σd
A1Answers to Selected Problems: Part II, Chapter 1
1.1
2. Yes 3. One of the equations of e quilibrium is not satisfied.
4.
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
−−−
=
1323
xxx
b
5.
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
−−−−
=
81.9) 2() 2() 2(
2
3 3 3402
2 2 3402
1 1 340
x xx xx x
a
1.2
1. ()()1 , 1 , 2 ,32
21 2
21+= +−= = = yA y A Axy Az xy yy xx ω ε ε ε
2. C CxBx u CyA x uz y x += ++= −+= αω α α , 2 ,2
21
3.
42
814 23
61 2 3
31
4 32
21, ,
C Ax AxxC C Ax Ax Ay uyC CyAx u
zy x
+−=++−+= −+=
ω
1.3
1. [ ]2 2
2 21
213 , , ,2 , y x y Ax Ax Ay AyA
z xy yy xx +± = = = = ω ε ε ε
A2Answers to Selected Problems: Part II, Chapter 2
2.1
1. () 2/xLxEg−ρ
2. ()()() [ ]
() () ()
() ( ) () xLxLxL xu
−×+×=−×+×=−×+×=
− −− −
4 87 37 3
1085.3 100.71083.1 103.31083.1 103.3
σε&&
2.2
2.
[]∑∞
=++Ω⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛ ΩΩ+Ω=
1) sin() sin( ) cos(sin sin tan cos ),(
nn n n n n x ct B ct At xcLcxctxu
λλ λα
K,2,1 ,2)12(=−== nLc ncn nπλω
3.
[]∑∞
=++Ω⎟
⎠⎞⎜
⎝⎛ Ω+ΩΩ−Ω=
1) cos() sin( ) cos(cos sin cos tan ),(
nn n n n n x ct B ct At xcxcLc Ectxu
λ λ λα
K,2,1 ,2)12(=−== nLc ncn nπλω
A3Answers to Selected Problems: Part II, Chapter 3
3.1
1. ()() ()
()() () 0 1 1 2
120 1 1 2
12
22 2
22
222 2
22
2
=+
⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
∂∂−+∂∂∂++
∂∂
−=+
⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢
⎣⎡
∂∂−+∂∂∂++
∂∂
−
yy x yxx y x
b
xu
yxu
yu Eb
yu
yxu
xu E
ν ν
νν ν
ν
2. () ()()()yAExAExAE
xy xx 2 2 212, 2
12,
12
νσν
ν νσ
+−= +
+=
+=
3. (a) Yes, (b) Yes, (c) y xuu, non-zero along the base (xxε is non-zero which in itself is
inconsistent with 0 =xu along base)
3.2
3. B A5= , ()()[]3 210 3021 x xyEB
VV− −=Δν
4. [ ][][ ]2 3
45 3 2
45 3 2
4524 4 , 11 3 , 17 15 xy x y yx y yxE xy E yy E xx −−= + = − = ε ε ε
[ ] [ ] A Cx y yx x uB Cyxy yx uE y E x ++++−=++− =4
411 22
23 4
413
45 3 3
45, 17 5
6. () ()
⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡−+−−=⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡−+++− =
23
22
23
2222
23
22
2 3 343 16 2 34
bLxbL
bx
bxy
EbFuybLyby
byx
EbFu
yx
νν ν
8. xgyxggyxy yy xxβρσββρσρσ2 2tan,tan2
tan, −=⎟⎟
⎠⎞
⎜⎜
⎝⎛+− = −=
A4Answers to Selected Problems: Part II, Chapter 4
4.3
2. () prEup p pzz rr νννσ σ σθθ 211,2 , , −+−=−=−=−=
3.
⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡
−+−−=−++−−−=−−−−−=
i zzii rr
pabpababpabrbpabab rbpabrbpabab rb
1 /1
1 //21 /1 /
1 // /1 /1 /
1 // /
2 2 0 2 22 22 22 2
0 2 22 2 2 22 22 2
0 2 22 2 2 2
νσσσ
θθ
4. () rra
Ep u ⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡+−+−=22
211νν, ()ν−= 12p P
5. ()
()
()
()
()
()()r
bara
Ep ubapbarapbarap
zzrr
⎥⎦⎤
⎢⎣⎡
−+−−+−=−+−=−+−−−=−+−+−=
2 22 22 22 22 22 22 2
/ 211/ 1211/ 2112/ 211/ 211/ 211/ 211
νννννσννσννσ
θθ
6. za bbpa bapEuo i z⎭⎬⎫
⎩⎨⎧
−−−−=2 22
2 222ν
A7Answers to Selected Problems: Part II, Chapter 7
7.1
1. iivv, 1v, kv
3. ikδ,3,3
6. No
7. jiicba
9. kj ijBA , jijivAv , kl jk ji BAB
10.
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
− −−
2/1 2/12/12/12/1 2/12/1 0 2/1
11. ⎥
⎦⎤
⎢
⎣⎡
+−+
2/3312/33
12. ⎥
⎦⎤
⎢
⎣⎡
−+− +
327 10363 325
41
7.2
1. iivv, 1v, kv
3.
Section 7.2
1. 3 /4=Nσ , 62 .2≈Sσ
2.
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
−−−−
2 2 22 2 02 0 4
4. The 2D stress transformation equations
5. 3 ,2,1=iσ
2 1 121
21e e n −= , 2 1 221
21e e n += , 3 3e n=
1max=τ