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We form basis functions on an angular region for the buckling of plates. Convergence of these functions is established under mild hypotheses. The basis functions are useful in the study of buckling of any polygonal plate.
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Subrahmanyam, M.B. Basis functions for the buckling of plates. Acta Mechanica 55, 105–109 (1985). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01267983
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