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An iteration algorithm for solving postbuckling equilibrium path of simply-supported rectangular plates under biaxial compression

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In this paper, on the basis of von Karman large deflection equations and its double trigonometric series solution, we present a simple, fast and effective iteration algorithm for solving simply-supported rectangular plate subjected to biaxial compression.

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Communicated by Jiang Fu-ru

Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China

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Zong-chun, Q. An iteration algorithm for solving postbuckling equilibrium path of simply-supported rectangular plates under biaxial compression. Appl Math Mech 14, 517–526 (1993). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02451360

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