Shear effects and lateral dynamics of imperfect webs
Abstract
A mathematical model describing the lateral dynamics of an imperfect web has been derived. The model includes the effect of shear forces. This was enabled by the development of a theory for beams of inhomogeneous materials. Calculations show that an inhomogeneous beam or a web with widthwise variations in material properties will bend towards the low tension side. The shear effect is significant.
Citation
Olsen, J. E. (2003, June). Shear effects and lateral dynamics of imperfect webs. Paper presented at the Seventh International Conference on Web Handling (IWEB), Stillwater, OK.