Symmetrical bending of thin circular elastic plates on equally spaced point supports

Abstract

A special application of Bassali's solution for transverse flexure of thin elastic plates supported at several points is presented for the case of symmetrical bending. Equations for moments , shearing forces. and stresses are developed which may be useful for design purposes. The ex perim e ntal results although limit ed in quantity are in good a.greement with the theoretical predic tion s.