An exact solution is given of the nonlinear differential equations for the large deflection behavior of an initially unstressed annular membrane under axial load for the case of Poisson’s ratio equal to one third.

Issue Section:
Technical Briefs
Topics:
Membranes, Stress, Deflection, Nonlinear differential equations, Poisson ratio
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