HOLD EFFECT IN FINITE TORSION OF A COMPRESSIBLE ELASTIC TUBE

  • Akinola, A.P (Mathematics Department, Obafemi Awolowo University, ILE-IFE, Nigeria) ;
  • Layeni, O.P (Mathematics Department, Obafemi Awolowo University, ILE-IFE, Nigeri) ;
  • Ldejobi, O.A. (Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Obafemi Awolowo University, ILE-IFE, Nigeri) ;
  • Umoru, L.E. (Department of Metallurgical and Material Engineering, Obafemi Awolowo University, ILE-IFE, Nigeria)
  • Published : 2004.09.01

Abstract

We consider the application of complex variable method to elastic problem and investigate the nonlinear effect of finite torsion of a compressible elastic composite layer. We obtain that as a result of finite deformation approach, a tube subjected to torsion decreases in radius giving rise to a “hold effect”.

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