Abstract
A method of derivation of the coefficients of the transport matrix for a finite element resting on one and two-parameter elastic foundation soils is outlined. The coefficients are summarized for both the Bernoulli–Euler and the Timoshenko beam model in tabular form, for general reference. In addition, bounds on the parameters describing beam/soil flexure, beam and soil shear, which govern the validity of the two-parameter elastic solutions are provided in graphical form.
Recommended Citation
Giger, M. (1990). Transport matrices of finite beams resting on elastic foundations. Tanzania Journal of Engineering and Technology (TJET), 14(1), 17-34. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.52339/tjet.v14i1.106
Publisher Name
University of Dar es Salaam
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Civil Engineering Commons, Mechanical Engineering Commons, Structural Engineering Commons