Solution of an Orthotropic Beam Problem by Fourier Series<sup>1</sup>
Abstract
An exact solution of the characteristic fourth-order partial differential equation for plane orthotropic elasticity is obtained by using the Fourier method. Particular emphasis is given to the orthotropic beam subjected to a concentrated load. Stress distributions calculated from the resulting series are compared with those given by elementary bending theory.References
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