Dynamic response analysis of a HSLA steel circular plate subjected to mechanical load in thermal environments

Abstract

Dynamic response analysis of a high strength low alloy (HSLA) steel circular plate subjected to mechanical load in thermal environments is investigated. Based on the von Karman equation and classical theory of thin plate, the nonlinear governing equations for the HSLA steel circular plate are obtained by using the kirchhoff hypothesis. The unknown variable functions are discrete in space and time domains by utilizing the finite difference method and Newmark method, the whole problem is solved by the iterative method. Numerical results indicate that some of the important geometrical and physical parameters are important factors affecting the dynamic response of the HSLA steel circular plate and the design of structures.