Dynamic Analysis of Multi-layer Connected Plate Resting on a Pasternak Foundation Subjected to Moving Load

This paper presents a new computational approach, namely Multi-layer Moving Plate Method (MMPM), for dynamic analysis of multi-layer connected plate resting on a Pasternak foundation under a moving load. The formulations of multi-layer moving plate element mass, damping and stiffness matrices are derived. To verify the accuracy of the proposed method, the static analysis of plates is investigated. Next, a parametric study is performed to examine the effects of various parameters on the dynamic responses of multi-layer connected plate structure.