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On the solution of the stability problem of elastic rods subjected to triangularly distributed, tangential follower forces

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In order to complete the existing theory of beams subjected to follower forces, an exact solution for the case of triangularly distributed loads is presented. The results obtained may be compared with those reported in the literature and which were based on approximate calculations by means of the Method of Galerkin and the Finite Difference Method. The conclusion is that there is good agreement between all these results, thus confirming the dependability of the approximate methods.

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Zur Abrundung der bereits bekannten Ergebnisse-zur Theorie von Balken mit Folgelasten wird eine exakte Lösung für den Fall einer dreieckförmig verteilten Last angegeben. Die Ergebnisse können mit den in der Literatur angegebenen verglichen werden, die auf der Grundlage von Näherungen nach der Methode von Galerkin oder mit Hilfe von finiten Elementen erhalten wurden. Die gute Übereinstimmung bestätigt die Zuverlässigkeit der Näherungslösungen.

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  1. Leipholz, H. H. E.; Madan, Om. P.: On the Solution of the Stability Problem of Elastic Rods Subjected to Uniformly Distributed, Tangential Follower Forces. Ing.-Arch. 44 (1975) pp. 347–357

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The financial support of this research by NRC Grant A7297 is gratefully acknowledged.

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Leipholz, H.H.E., Bhalla, K. On the solution of the stability problem of elastic rods subjected to triangularly distributed, tangential follower forces. Ing. arch 46, 115–124 (1977). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00538745

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