A refined model for analysis of plates on elastic foundations

CRC Press eBooks 2026 Book chapter

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Authors: C. V. Girija Vallabhan, Y. C. Das, W. Thomas Straughan
DOI: 10.1201/9781003760870-13
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Abstract

Using variational principles, the model developed by Vlasov and Leont’ev is refined, and a numerical model using the finite difference method is introduced. Instead of a single value for the coefficient of subgrade reaction of the soil, the material properties and depth of the soil are used in the analysis. Some of the basic inconsistencies in the classical Winkler model are also brought out in this paper. Results of some examples are presented.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Soil Finite Element Methods Composite Structure Analysis and Optimization Contact Mechanics and Variational Inequalities

Publication details

Journal / source
CRC Press eBooks
Pages
93–98
Publication date
10 February 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book chapter