Properties of the first eigenfunctions of the clamped column equation

We show that the clamped column equation may not possess a positive first eigenfunction. This result discovers the anomalies of some papers in determining the shape of the strongest clamped-clamped column.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Karaa Samir
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Serbian Society of Mechanics & Mathematical Institute of the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts, Belgrade 2003-01-01
Series:Theoretical and Applied Mechanics
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Online Access:http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/1450-5584/2003/1450-55840304265K.pdf