Abstract
The equivalent vertical stiffness of an elastic half-space interacting with a beam with finite width is derived. Both vertical and shear stresses are taken into account at the interface of the beam and the half-space. A comparison is made with the case of the equivalent stiffness of a smooth contact. It is shown that the differences are small if the phase velocities of the waves in the beam are smaller than the Rayleigh wave velocity in the half-space. For phase velocities larger than R-wave velocity the differences can be substantial. The analysis shows that the shear stresses at the interface have to be taken into account, if a load moving along the beam can generate waves with phase velocities larger than the Rayleigh wave velocity.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 515-527 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | European Journal of Mechanics, A/Solids |
Volume | 16 |
Issue number | 3 |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 1997 |
Externally published | Yes |