strain energy

[harpreet singh]

I need to calculate the strain energy of a symmetrical circular clamped plate using the equillibrium equation in polar coordinates.. Can somebody help me with the method??

[Jupiter6]

I need to calculate the strain energy of a symmetrical circular clamped plate using the equillibrium equation in polar coordinates.. Can somebody help me with the method??

Ack..lol. I would recommend getting a copy of "Theory of Plates and Shells" by Timoshenko. Any egr. library should have it.