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Wong, Po Kee (1966) Propagation of Harmonic Waves in an Elastic Rod of Elliptical Cross-Section. Engineer's thesis, California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/CX6S-JQ42. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-09232002-145548
Abstract
Using the potential equations of motion of linear elasticity, the propagation of harmonic waves in an infinite rod of elliptical cross-section is investigated. The frequency equations for the propagation of flexural waves in rods with (i) zero surface displacements, and (ii) zero surface stresses are obtained in the form of infinite determinants, the elements of which involve Mathieu functions and their derivatives. It is shown that these determinants can be written in diagonal form when the eccentricity goes to zero and in the light of this possible numerical procedures are discussed for small values of the eccentricity.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Engineer's thesis) |
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| Subject Keywords: | (Mechanical Engineering) |
| Degree Grantor: | California Institute of Technology |
| Division: | Engineering and Applied Science |
| Major Option: | Mechanical Engineering |
| Thesis Availability: | Public (worldwide access) |
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| Defense Date: | 22 September 1965 |
| Record Number: | CaltechETD:etd-09232002-145548 |
| Persistent URL: | https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-09232002-145548 |
| DOI: | 10.7907/CX6S-JQ42 |
| Default Usage Policy: | No commercial reproduction, distribution, display or performance rights in this work are provided. |
| ID Code: | 3715 |
| Collection: | CaltechTHESIS |
| Deposited By: | Imported from ETD-db |
| Deposited On: | 24 Sep 2002 |
| Last Modified: | 27 Feb 2024 18:56 |
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