Abstract
We validate the Timoshenko beam model as an approximation of the linear-elasticity model of a three-dimensional beam-like body. Our validation is achieved within the framework of Γ-convergence theory, in two steps: firstly, we construct a suitable sequence of energy functionals; secondly, we show that this sequence Γ-converges to a functional representing the energy of a Timoshenko beam.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 261-277 |
Number of pages | 17 |
Journal | Analysis and Applications |
Volume | 15 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Mar 2017 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Timoshenko beams
- Γ-convergence
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Analysis
- Applied Mathematics