A Suggested Solution for Torsion Problem of Homogeneous Prismatic Bar.

Document Type : Research Studies

Author

Mathematics and Physics Engineering Department., Faculty of Engineering.,El-Mansoura University., Mansoura., Egypt.

Abstract

Non-metallic materials are being used increasingly as engineering materials in a Wide  range of applications. This work introduces u numerical solution for pure torsion  equation of a continuously homogeneous prismatic bar, which is cut longitudinally  from a hollow cylinder. having a material with rectilinear anisotropy and n circular  sector cross section. The lateral surface of the prism is free from external forces, and  from all restraints. Body forces are absent, and the ends are subjected to distributed forces, which are leading to twisting moments of opposite directions. Only two stress  components are different from zero, and the remaining four vanish. The problem is  constructed using a small physical parameter, which characterizes the material anisotropy. A mathematical model is derived using Fourier series analysis. and the  stress components are obtained as conversion expansions. Computer program is  designed. and illustrative examples for orthotropic and non-orthotropic materials are  introduced for showing the effectiveness of the suggested solution. Acceptable  numerical results are obtained, and convergence is discussed. 

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