Mindlin plate theory

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Mindlin plate theory is a refined mathematical model in structural mechanics that accounts for shear deformation and rotary inertia to more accurately describe the bending behavior of moderately thick plates.

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instanceOf continuum mechanics theory
mathematical model
plate theory
structural mechanics model
accountsFor rotary inertia
transverse shear deformation
appliesTo isotropic plates
laminated composite plates
moderately thick plates
orthotropic plates
assumes linear elastic material behavior
moderate rotations
small strains
straight normals before deformation remain straight but not necessarily normal after deformation
contrastsWith Kirchhoff–Love assumption of normals remaining normal after deformation NERFINISHED
describes bending behavior of moderately thick plates
developedIn mid 20th century
dimension two-dimensional plate model
field continuum mechanics NERFINISHED
engineering mechanics
solid mechanics
structural mechanics
framework classical continuum mechanics
generalizes Kirchhoff–Love plate theory NERFINISHED
governingEquationsType partial differential equations
improves prediction of deflections in thick plates
prediction of natural frequencies in thick plates
prediction of shear stresses in plates
includes rotational kinetic energy
transverse shear strain energy
introduces shear correction factor
isAlsoKnownAs first-order shear deformation plate theory
moreAccurateThan Kirchhoff–Love plate theory for thick plates NERFINISHED
namedAfter Raymond D. Mindlin NERFINISHED
neglects normal stress through the thickness
reducesTo Kirchhoff–Love plate theory for very thin plates NERFINISHED
relatedTo Timoshenko beam theory NERFINISHED
usedFor design of mechanical and civil engineering plate structures
usedIn aerospace engineering
civil engineering
finite element analysis of plates
mechanical engineering
naval architecture
stability analysis of plates
static bending analysis of plates
vibration analysis of plates
uses first-order shear deformation theory
validWhen plate thickness is not negligible compared to in-plane dimensions

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Raymond D. Mindlin knownFor Mindlin plate theory