Plate Index*


The links below lead to design tools for common plate problems.


solid_axi_load.gif (1705 bytes) Solid circular plate--axisymmetric load
solid_axi_pres.gif (1735 bytes) Solid circular plate--axisymmetric pressure
solid_axi_linvar.gif (1746 bytes) Solid circular plate--linearly increasing axisymmetric pressure
  Solid plate - axisymmetric moment
  Solid plate - axisymmetric deflection
plate_axi_load.gif (2168 bytes) Annular plate-- axisymmetric load
plate_axi_press.gif (2275 bytes) Annular plate--axisymmteric pressure
plate_axi_linvarpres.gif (2276 bytes) Annular plate--linearly increasing axisymmetric pressure
  Annular plate - axisymmetric moment
  Annular plate - axisymmetric deflection

* Calculations are based on the following assumptions:

1.  Homogeneous, isotropic, flat plates

2.  Constant thickness < 0.25 any other size dimension

3.  Forces and reactions are normal to the plate

4.  Deflection < 0.5 * thickness

5.  Stresses below the elastic limit


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Revised: August 23, 2001