Abstract
We present a model of multilayer folding in which layers with bending stiffness EI are separated by a very stiff elastic medium of elasticity k2 and subject to a horizontal load P. By using a dynamical system analysis of the resulting fourth order equation, we show that as the end shortening per unit length E is increased, then if k2 is large there is a smooth transition from small amplitude sinusoidal solutions at moderate values of P to larger amplitude chevron folds, with straight limbs separated by regions of high curvature when P is large. The chevron solutions take the form of near heteroclinic connections in the phase-plane. By means of this analysis, values for P and the slope of the limbs are calculated in terms of E and k2.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 32-46 |
Number of pages | 15 |
Journal | Physica D: Nonlinear Phenomena |
Volume | 330 |
Early online date | 11 May 2016 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Sept 2016 |
Keywords
- Bifurcation
- Chevron folding
- Fourth order equation
- Heteroclinic connection
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Chris Budd
- Department of Mathematical Sciences - Professor
- EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Statistical Applied Mathematics (SAMBa)
- Probability Laboratory at Bath
- Centre for Doctoral Training in Decarbonisation of the Built Environment (dCarb)
- Centre for Mathematical Biology
- Institute for Mathematical Innovation (IMI)
- Centre for Nonlinear Mechanics
- IAAPS: Propulsion and Mobility
- Institute of Sustainability and Climate Change
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