Date of Award
1990
Document Type
Thesis
Publication Status
Version of Record
Submission Date
October 2026
Thesis/Dissertation Advisor [Chair]
Yong, Yan
Abstract
The dynamic response of plate structures composed of rigidly connected thin plates subjected to point loads is studied. The finite strip method combined with a new approach for analyzing periodic structures is utilized to obtain substantial reduction in computational efforts. Each strip with various boundary conditions is treated as a waveguide capable of transmitting different wave motions. Wave scattering matrices are defined to characterize wave motions at boundaries, intersection of plates and where type of wave guides are changed. The results obtained from the application of the approach on various plate configurations are presented and discussed.
Extent
107 p.
Recommended Citation
Mani, George., "Dynamic response of plate structures to external excitations" (1990). Electronic Theses and Dissertations 1990 - 1999. 32.
https://digitalcommons.fau.edu/etd_general_4/32
Identifier
FADT14661
Comments
College of Engineering and Computer Science|FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection|Thesis (M.S.E.)--Florida Atlantic University, 1990.|College of Engineering and Computer Science