On the Existence and Uniqueness of the Generalized Solution of Reissner’s Elastica

Abstract

We give the sufficient conditions for the existence and uniqueness of the classical and generalized solutions of a planar elastic, Reissner-type cantilever beam. The proof is rather general and assumes point loads from the outset. The existence and uniqueness of the finite element solution is also proven.

Keywords

Reissner elastica existence uniqueness generalized solution buckling load

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