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Eq. 1

σ x 1 = σ y 1 = E 1 α 1 ( T 1 T 0 ) ( 1 μ )

Eq. 2

σ 2 = A a / A 2 σ x 1 = A 1 / A 2 σ y 1

Eq. 3

K = 1 α 2 ( T T 0 ) α 1 ( T 1 T 0 ) 1 + E 1 A 1 ( 1 μ ) ( E 2 A 2 )

Eq. 4

A1 = a t1

Eq. 5

A2 = 2 w t2

Partially Restrained Square Plate
Figure 1 - Partially Restrained Square Plate

Restrained Square Plate Section View
Figure 2 Restrained Square Plate Section View

Where

E1 = modulus of elasticity plate 1
E2 = modulus of elasticity plate 2
α1 = coefficient of thermal expansion plate 1
α2 = coefficient of expansion plate 2
T = Reference temperature
T0 = temperature frame plate
T1 = temperature center plate
µ = Poisson's ratio
A1 = surface area plate 1
A2 = surface area plate 2
K = calculated constant
σx1 = stress plate 1
σx2 = stress plate 2
a = width and height
w = width of plate frame
t1 = thickness plate 1
t2 = thickness plate 2

  • Bell Helicopter Structural Design Manual, 1977

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