A Simplified Prediction on Deflection of Web-Core Sandwich Beam in Weak Direction

Abstract:

Through theoretical analysis of a simplified model for web-core sandwich beam, a simple equation for predicting the deflection of such beam in the weak direction is deduced. The obtained equation is verifed by comparing the predicted deflection of a web-core sandwich beam with reported finite element result. It is found that the presented equation can provide reasonably accurate estimation in analyzing the static behaviour of web-core sandwich beam in weak direction. Additionally, it is also found that the deformation of a web-core sandwich beam is caused mainly by shear deformation while the flexural deflection is much smaller compared to the shear deformation

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 166-169)
• Pages: 226-229
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.166-169.226
• Online since: May 2012
• Authors: Yong Bo Shao*
• Keywords: Deflection, Theoretical Equation, Weak Direction, Web-Core Sandwich Beam

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